Committee on Hearings and Policy
TL;DR
The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a meeting to approve three board appointments for city agencies that oversee water, land banking, and public parking. These appointments fill leadership positions at important city services that affect residents' access to utilities, housing development, and parking infrastructure.
Key Decisions
- Lew Irwin appointed to Pittsburgh Water Board Passed
- Jesse Ainsman appointed to Pittsburgh Land Bank Board Passed
- Charles Fischer appointed to Public Parking Authority Board Approved for City Council notification
Agenda
- Pre-Agenda Interviews
- 2026-0135 Resolution appointing Lew Irwin as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.Appointment-Requiring Vote
- 2026-0151 Resolution appointing Jesse Ainsman as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire January 1, 2027, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Tamara Dudukovich.Appointment-Requiring Vote
- 2026-0159 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Charles Fischer as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh for a term to expire October 10, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Kim Lucas.Appointment-Informing