Pittsburgh mayor Archives

Ed Gainey officially makes history as he takes office as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor

In his inaugural address, Gainey touched on the themes of his campaign such as investing in transportation, housing, infrastructure and education.

03 Jan 2022

Mayor Bill Peduto’s 2022 budget forecasts long recovery as he leaves office

Peduto presented his eighth and final budget to Pittsburgh City Council Monday, detailing a vision for 2022 that his successor, Mayor-elect Ed Gainey, will inherit Jan. 3.

09 Nov 2021

Pittsburgh makes history by electing Ed Gainey as its first Black mayor

“Let me tell you why this was beautiful: because you proved that we could have a city for all.”

03 Nov 2021

Democratic nominee for mayor Ed Gainey opens up about his agenda and his family’s tragedy

Ed Gainey says one of his goals is to get police officers back to walking beats in city neighborhoods.

17 Jun 2021

Ed Gainey poised to make history as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor

State Rep. Ed Gainey defeated Mayor Bill Peduto in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, clearing a path to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor and signaling a shift in the city’s politics.

19 May 2021

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