Transit-Oriented Development on West Liberty Avenue

Opposed the proposed Section 8 housing on West Liberty Avenue, arguing that introducing over 180 units of lower-income housing would increase crime, citing comparisons with Beechview, Stowe Township and Coraopolis.

Representing nearly 800 families of a neighborhood alliance, criticized developer Penrose LSC's regional track record, announced a right-to-know request for all council–Penrose correspondence, and asked council to terminate the agreement.

Thanked council for posting the TOD information online but criticized it as incomplete, asking for more transparency on zoning overrides, parking, and infrastructure stress.

Raised parking concerns, questioned whether new residents would patronize local businesses, and asked for a revenue/feasibility survey before the project advances.

Spoke in favor of the affordable housing project, citing his Habitat for Humanity background and rising rents in Dormont since 2017, while urging transparency on costs, revenue, traffic and infrastructure.

A 37-year resident a block and a half from the site, opposed the project over parking, infrastructure, police and fire service, and questioned who would pay taxes under a 40-year easement.

Echoed other concerns and raised utility impacts — sewage, water output and drainage — questioning who would pay for increased capacity from 180 units.