(Pittsburgh) November 13, 2018 “The end of the competition for Amazon’s HQ2 should also mark the end of the secrecy surrounding the Pittsburgh region’s bid, which should be released immediately. The City and County have resisted multiple administrative and court...
(Pittsburgh) September 20, 2018 Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner announced today that her office will undertake a review of public records of the Allegheny County Airport Authority in response to revelations of potential conflicts of interest among board...
(Pittsburgh) August 29, 2018 As the Allegheny County Airport Authority embarks on a $1.1 billion modernization project at Pittsburgh International Airport, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner called for immediate action to insulate the Authority and the County...
(Pittsburgh) July 12, 2018 Even as experts identify Allegheny County’s air as among the nation’s most unhealthy, money from fines paid by polluters is being stashed in the bank and spent on projects with no public health impact, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa...
(Pittsburgh) June 13, 2018 Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner said that housing select County Jail inmates in alternative housing/work-release programs saves the County almost $10 per inmate, per day, a savings of more than $1 million per year at current...
(Pittsburgh) May 31, 2018 Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today released her annual reports on County finances, and said that the County’s financial stability has put it in position to make needed investments in vulnerable populations.Wagner said the...
(Pittsburgh) May 30, 2018 Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the Allegheny County Children’s Fund ballot initiative campaign:“I urge caution following today’s announcement of a campaign to increase...
(Pittsburgh) May 17, 2018 Allegheny County’s Transit Fund, derived from the Drink and Vehicle Rental taxes, has built a $16 million surplus and brings in millions each year beyond what is required to provide the Port Authority’s local match for state funding. While...
