Post Agenda
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh City Council met to discuss potential revenue increase strategies amid budget challenges. Experts from finance, research, and policy organizations provided insights into possible approaches for generating additional municipal funds, with a focus on sustainable economic strategies.
Key Decisions
- Explore New Revenue Sources Tabled for Further Study
- Potential Tax Strategy Recommendations Pending Review
- Budget Sustainability Assessment Ongoing Discussion
Agenda
- AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARBARA WARWICK Discussion on options for increasing revenue in the City of Pittsburgh.
- INVITED GUESTS: Peter McDevitt, City Council Budget Director Jennifer Gula, City of Pittsburgh Director of Finance Diana Polson, Keystone Research Council Senior Research Analyst Richard Feder, Private Practice Municipal Lawyer Kamolika Das, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) Local Policy Director Rachael Heisler, City Controller