Currently holds the office of Pittsburgh City Mayor until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Pittsburgh City Mayor in 2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated Municipal General Election.
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Get StartedAs mayor, Ed Gainey’s goal will be to make Pittsburgh a city where no one lives in fear of crime or of the police. That means: Demilitarizing police equipment and training Redirecting resources Getting help to those who need it from properly trained professionals Changing the rules of engagement Reinforcing the Citizen Police Review Board Passing Breonna’s Law and Banning Solitary Confinement. Learn more
As Mayor, Ed Gainey will rewrite the rules so that we all benefit from Pittsburgh’s growth, and will unite our city around a vision for a fair economy. That means: Demanding UPMC pay their fair share Standing up for workers Ending corporate handouts Requiring developers and employers to invest in workforce development Growing and diversifying the city workforce Directing more of the city’s resources to disadvantaged businesses. Learn more
As Mayor, Ed Gainey will make good on the promise to unify our city, put resources into all of our neighborhoods, and invest in housing every Pittsburgher can afford. That means: Fighting for Community Benefits Taking an active role in the housing market Implementing a people-first development strategy Protecting renters. Learn more
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