Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allegheny County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in budget
2027 Proposed Operating Budget & Fiscal Plan
The county is moving through the annual budget cycle, with the 2027 tax levy ordinance before the Budget and Finance committee. The levy determines how much property tax the county collects, which funds county services. The committee has not yet voted.
Tax Bill Disclosure Bill of Rights
A proposed county ordinance would spell out mandatory best practices for what gets disclosed on Allegheny County real estate tax bills. If adopted, homeowners could expect clearer, more complete information every time their tax bill arrives.
Park Land Acquisitions and Trail Renaming
Council is set to vote on adding 32 acres next to Settlers Cabin Park and 26 parcels from the Allegheny Land Trust next to North Park to the county park system. More protected open space means more room for hiking and recreation, and land kept undeveloped.
Opioid Settlement Funding
Allegheny County is finally rolling out its game plan for spending millions in opioid settlement cash on housing, treatment, and telehealth. If you care about tackling the addiction crisis in our backyard, this is where the money is actually headed.