Currently holds the office of Pittsburgh City Council - District 5 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Pittsburgh City Council - District 5 in 2023 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedShe will support all measures to increase transparency and accountability in cases of police misconduct in order to instill trust between law enforcement and the public and help our dedicated officers better engage with the people they have been entrusted to protect and serve. Learn more
Public safety is a critical component to life in a large city. But sadly, it is the issue that most divides us. We all want to feel safe – and know that our families are safe – in our streets, in our schools, at work, and in our homes. Yet when we talk about public safety, we need to focus on more than just law enforcement. Learn more
As City Councilperson, Barb will employ every tool available to make sure that every worker – whether in the workforce for years or just starting out – gets the support, opportunities, and training they need to thrive. Learn more
As City Councilperson, Barb will make connections and build relationships with PPS Board members and staff as well as Citiparks, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, and the Port Authority to ensure that our kids have a safe, healthy, and successful school day – from the moment they walk out the front door to when they come home. Learn more
As City Councilperson, Barb will continue that fight with the power of legislation behind her. In addition, she will not blindly accept the environmental promises of technology companies looking to profit from driverless cars and e-scooters that do nothing to reduce the traffic on our roads, but instead undercut our labor force and clutter our streets, greenspaces, and sidewalks. Learn more
Barb will make sure that City planning and development are focused on the needs of current residents as well as those coming tomorrow. That means not just checking the community engagement box, but actually mandating that developers meet resident needs through clear and binding community benefit agreements. Learn more
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