Office of Councilman Patrick
Dowd, February 2010
News
and Updates
Patrick Dowd Joins Carnegie Library
Board.
On January 26 Patrick Dowd was appointed to the Board of the
Carnegie Public Library for a term of two years. "As a former
teacher and School Board representative, it is especially gratifying to serve
the library at this critical time in its history. In the coming months, I look
forward to working with library, community, and civic leaders to find a
long-term solution to the library's funding challenges," Councilman Dowd
said about the appointment.
Council Votes YES on Amended Prevailing
Wage Bill.
Councilman Dowd voted to support a prevailing wage ordinance
in the City of Pittsburgh. The ordinance requires developments that receive
public subsidies to pay prevailing wages to all employees. Bill
2010-0105.
City Council Goes Digital.
Live streaming of City Council meetings is now available on
Council’s website. If you miss a discussion you’re
interested in hearing, you can also watch it later at the Legislative Information
Center.
Free Tax Prep for Seniors/Low Income
Filers.
Check our website for a list of
locations in or near District 7 where seniors and low income households can get
free assistance with tax preparation.
Upcoming
Events
Council to Go.
February 8: From 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Councilman Dowd and staff
will host a special Bloomfield
Council to Go at Crazy Mocha, 4525 Liberty Ave.
February 19: From 7:30 to 9:00 am, Councilman Dowd and staff
return to Lawrenceville’s Perk
Me Up.
February 24: From 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Councilman Dowd and staff
will be in Morningside at Morning
Glory Coffee at 1806 Chislett Street.
Public Meetings.
February 9: City Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30
pm on increasing the amount of bicycle
parking in the City of Pittsburgh. We’d love to see bike advocates
there!
February 17: Help us imagine the future of Leslie Park Pool! Share your memories and
brainstorm new uses for this space. 6:30 – 8:30 pm at St. Matthew Parish,
5322 Carnegie Street.
February 21: Join us for another brainstorming session for Leslie Park Pool at the Stephen Foster
Center, noon – 2:00 pm.
Map Pittsburgh: RESCHEDULED! The Map Pittsburgh
public hearing for Stanton Heights
at the Planning Commission has been rescheduled from February 2 to March 16 at
2:00 pm.
Did
You Know?
Buy in the Burgh.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority and City of Pittsburgh
have launched www.buyintheburgh.com
– a comprehensive list of all publicly owned property and land available
for sale. Information on properties and how to become a qualified buyer is
available on the site.
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ELAINE ZELMANOV | Chief of Staff
Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd |
Pittsburgh City Council District 7
City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant
Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419
elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
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