Council President· 2010–2030
R. Daniel Lavelle
Pittsburgh
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 80
- Total speaking time
- 5:25:18
- Avg per meeting
- 4:04
- Segments
- 7839
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Top issues during term (19)(Development)
data center development
Property values and local tax revenues could shift dramatically as massive industrial tech infrastructure moves into the area.
Housing Opportunity Fund Funding and Program Priorities
Minimal direct cost; primarily adds administrative reporting.
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Appointment
The Housing Opportunity Fund manages substantial municipal affordable housing allocations and gap financing initiatives.
Affordable Housing Bonus Program reporting
Minimal direct cost; primarily adds administrative reporting.
Revived Side Yard Sale Program
Modest sale proceeds for the city; could reduce maintenance costs on vacant lots.
Closure of Roots Drop-In Center
None directly allocated by this discussion.
Pittsburgh Land Bank Property Acquisitions
An increase of $157,175 bringing the total allocation to $1,257,175.
Sale of tax-acquired properties
Sales revenue and restored property taxes; exact proceeds not stated.
Sale of Block 174-N lots for redevelopment
No cost to the city; land conveyed for development purposes.
East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Phase III
3634 Penn Avenue Sewage Facilities Plan Revision
At no cost to the city.
workforce development
It boosts local household incomes through skilled trade employment while helping the utility cut down on costly contractor fees and staffing gaps.
LGBTQ+ History Context Statement
Funded entirely by a $25,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Planning Commission and Authority Board Appointments
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Kelly Street Affordable Housing Rezoning
Project relies on future Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing and URA land disposition.
Northside Real Estate Tax Exemption Program
Will reduce near-term property tax revenue from improved properties in exchange for long-term revitalization and increased income tax bases.
Department of City Planning Leadership and Direction
Neighborhood Governance and Community Uplift in the Hill District
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Bethel AME Church Land Restitution and Affordable Housing
Contributes to local affordable housing tax credit applications and pre-development investments.
Decisions during term (42)
Recorded while Lavelle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Final passage — Committee on Land Use and Economic Development report (Bill 1012)
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through…
Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 23, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “‘Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2015 through…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2022 through 2027…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 924 of 2024, effective December 18, 2024, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Capital Budget, the proposed 2025 Community Development Program, and the 2025 through…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 834 of 2025, effective December 21, 2025, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2026 Capital Budget, the proposed 2026 Community Development Program, and the 2026 through…
Resolution amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 27, 2022, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital Budget, the 2023 Community Development Program, and the 2023 through 2028 Capital Improvement…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2011…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020 as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2020…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 857 of 2023, effective December 27, 2023, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2024 Capital Budget, the proposed 2024 Community Development Program, and the 2024 through…
Resolution amending Resolution No. 863, effective January 1, 2019, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through…
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021…
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a cooperation agreement with Allegheny County Economic Development; Allegheny County Department of…
Voting record (4)(Development)
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