Republican Brooke Nadonley, left, and incumbent Democrat Chelsa Wagner. Rich Fitzgerald Marches And Matt Drozd Waves As November Election Season Kicks Off ( KDKA-TV ) County Executive Fitzgerald, opponent Drozd, participate in voter forum ( TribLive ) Priorities include: Lowering taxes to keep people in Allegheny County, more investment in county infrastructure, eliminating wasteful spending of our hard-earned tax dollars – via Notable endorsements: Allegheny County Democratic Committee, Steel City Stonewall Democrats □ Republican □ Matt Drozd Priorities include: Boosting economic development and job creation, fiscal responsibility, making public transit more “reliable, sustainable, equitable, and accessible” ( more priorities here ) □ Democrat □ Rich Fitzgerald (Incumbent) Drozd, who bills himself as “a fiscally conservative moderate,” says he would bring to the role a new vision and a willingness to challenge the status quo. He’s also been a vocal champion of Pittsburgh’s growing tech sector. His opponent is Matt Drozd, a Republican challenger and former county council member.įitzgerald has long presented himself as fiscally responsible and someone who’s presided over much of Pittsburgh’s recent economic resurgence. Allegheny County Executiveīackground: Incumbent Democrat Rich Fitzgerald is seeking a third and final term in office. Republican Matt Drozd, left, and incumbent Democrat Rich Fitzgerald. ‘It Was 30 Years Ago:’ DA Candidate Lisa Middleman Clarifies Removing Black Jurors From Graffiti Case ( KDKA-TV) Following unjust jailing of four teens, DA-candidate Lisa Middleman calls for change ( Pittsburgh City Paper ) Notable endorsements: State Representative Sara Innamorato, Alliance for Police Accountability’s independent expenditure PAC, Pittsburgh NORML Priorities include: Expungement of charges not sustained by a conviction or guilty plea, withholding criminal charges where the lead charge is possession of marijuana, using discretion to “only bring charges that further public safety or rehabilitative goals” ( more priorities here ) Note: Zappala received enough write-in votes in the May primary to also appear as the Republican candidate on Tuesday’s ballot. Notable endorsements: Allegheny County Democratic Party, Steel City Stonewall Democrats Priorities include: Cash bail reform, running on what he calls a proven record of holding police accountable and working to reduce incarceration rates through diversionary courts ( more priorities here ) Middleman, a longtime public defender, has promised to be a change agent and a more progressive top cop. Zappala has faced calls for his ouster leading up to and following the March acquittal of an East Pittsburgh police officer in the shooting death of unarmed black teen Antwon Rose II. against independent challenger Lisa Middleman. Allegheny County District Attorneyīackground: Closely watched in a year of high-profile criminal cases and mounting calls for police reform, the race for Allegheny County District Attorney will pit 20-year Democratic incumbent Stephen A. Independent candidate Lisa Middleman, left, and incumbent Democrat Stephen Zappala Jr. What will my ballot look like? Find a sample here.Where is my polling place? Here’s how to find out.Email us here to say what you liked about this guide or what you’d like us to change for next time.Īnd now, without further ado, we give you the 2019 Pittsburgh Municipal Election. (Note: We’re only focusing on contested races this time around.)Īs always, we welcome your feedback. In this article, we will attempt to quickly lay out the races, the candidates, their positions, and the issues. It’s not too late, however, to confidently strut into your polling place knowing you’ve at least seen the names that will be on your ballot. It’s too late to register if you haven’t already.
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