We need a diligent, accessible, proactive councilperson who understands our issues from personal experience. There are so many issues from housing insecurity, to urban infrastructure, public transportation, common-sense development, small business incentivization - and accessibility to our local officials.ĭistrict 7 is where I was born, where I grew up, and where I call home. What does your district most need from City Council? Why are you the right person to address it?Ībove all, District 7 needs transparency, accountability, and accessibility. Pittsburghers are as strong as steel, and like the metal, our job is to be the support for something greater. Our administration will work to incentivize more involvement among nonprofit and community organizations so that development and expansion takes place on a local level. If elected, my priorities will focus on the needs of our residents rather than the desires of the special interests on Grant Street. There are many hurdles ahead of us over the next decade, from ensuring affordable housing to maintaining localized economic development. One of our top priorities should be ensuring that Pittsburgh remains an equitable, accessible, and progressive municipality. What should Pittsburgh City Council’s top priority be right now? How would you try to address it, if elected? Supporters/endorsements: Sean Meloy, 2022 congressional candidate previous District 7 candidates Deirdre Kane and Tony Ceoffe Laborers' International Union of North America Related experience: President, Bloomfield-Lawrenceville Lions Club zone chair, Lions International District 14-B vice chair, Proud Haven Board of Trustees, Three Rivers Business Alliance Foundation This is Botta’s first run for public office.Įducation: Central Catholic High School B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.S., American Public University He serves with several community organizations and has been an advocate for the LGBT community. Jordan Botta has worked as an analyst for Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle company Argo AI and the Buhl Observatory.
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