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R. Daniel Lavelle
Council President2010–2030
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 86
- Total speaking time
- 5:43:05
- Avg per meeting
- 3:59
- Segments
- 8179
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Top issues during term (5)(General)
high↑Nov 2026[25]
Eviction prevention and the eviction ecosystem
More than $2 million in city funding reportedly remains unspent in the program.
critical→Jul 2026[24]
Swindell Bridge Rehabilitation and Property Acquisition
Multi-million dollar engineering and construction contracts largely supported by state and federal funding.
critical↑Jan 2026[19]
Home Rule Charter Referendums for May Primary
Null
high↓Sep 2026[18]
Closure of Roots Service Facility
Reduces city expenditures on the leased location.
high→Mar 2026[18]
Procurement and Contracting Protocol Optimization
Fewer willing contractors means higher prices for residents' roofing, concrete, and repair work.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Lavelle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedOct 21, 2026
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General, to add Inclusionary Zoning and Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, to add a sunset…
approvedOct 21, 2026
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 901 General Provisions; Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General; Article II, Base Zoning District Chapter 903 Residential…
approvedJul 22, 2026
Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.04, Use Standards, Subsection A.41(b)(6), Multi-Suite Residential (General)…
approvedVoted yes8-0May 12, 2026
General Obligation Bonds Amendment
approvedMay 6, 2026
2026-0450 General Obligation Bonds Amendment
Voting record (2)(General)
2 yes0 no
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