Mayor Ed Gainey - Democratic Mayors

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey delivered his State of the City Address, outlining his vision for the coming year and the many accomplishments of the various city departments in 2023. In his remarks, he shared his three goals for the community: making Pittsburgh the safest city in America, becoming the most welcoming city in America, and being a city where everyone who calls Pittsburgh home can thrive.

Mayor Gainey emphasized that the budget is about the future of the next generation of city residents and their ability to thrive every day. He highlighted one of the city’s newest initiatives, City in the Streets, which are neighborhood events allowing citizens to speak directly with city officials about their concerns.

The Mayor touted Pittsburgh’s selection by the White House to be one of only five workforce hubs and said it reinforces the idea that the city is a national leader in workforce development. Mayor Gainey also noted that infrastructure has been a major priority for his administration since the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge, and the city now has a roadmap defining the status of every city-owned structure and the investment necessary for each asset.

Mayor Gainey shared the city’s partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Pittsburgh Land Bank, which makes it possible to reduce blight to further neighborhood development. His address also highlighted proposed public safety investments in people, programs, and vehicles.

Watch Mayor Gainey’s full address here.

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