Possibly the Mayor’s Advisory Committee?
Ohhh, a good rumor is always fun. People have been slipping me names all weekend and I think we have a list of potential members of the Mayor's LGBT Advisory Committee. Details forthcoming …
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Two Questions for the Pgh Mayor’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee
I have a few questions about local governing and LGBTQ issues. I will be sharing these directly with the members of the Council whom I personally know. I’ve asked if I could attend a meeting to discuss my concerns, but was informed that the Department of Personnel would not permit me to do so. Earlier […]
Things I’d like the Mayor’s LGBT Advisory Committee to weigh in on
In no particular order, these are topics I'm hoping the Mayor's LGBT Advisory Committtee will review. 1. Treat the Dykes fair and square. In 2009, the Mayor's office was a $10,000 sponsor of PrideFest, ensuring the best in public safety and public works for an event worth tens of thousands of dollars. 2009 also marked […]
Mayor’s Office Still Mum on Advisory Committee; Chief Executive’s Office Still Mum on Virtual Town Hall
You recall that our Mayor was going to set up a LGBT Advisory Council? Nominations were due January 15, 2009. I had a few questions which his staff refused to answer, in spite of promises otherwise from spokeswoman Joanna Doven and Deputy Chief of Staff Kristen Baginski. Last Friday, I contacted Ms. Doven asking her for […]
The Misinformation of Mayor Peduto’s LGBTQIA Advisory Group
Those of you who have been reading along since 2005 or know how to use Google probably know that I’ve been paying attention to this group since the Ravenstahl era. I was at meetings, I read minutes, I pushed and pulled, I resisted – basically, I showed up and paid attention more consistently than any […]
3 Pieces of Advice for Mayor Peduto’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council
I was moved by the reactions of several members of the new LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council to their official swearing-in yesterday at the City County Building. I love that I don’t know everyone and I love the expanse of voices that will now be officially at the table. You know I’m not one to mince words. […]
City of Pgh Accepting Applications for LGBTQIA Advisory Committee
Mayor Bill Peduto is looking for applicants to serve on the soon to be re-established advisory group. Participants will meet monthly and serve on at least one subcommittee. Applicants must submit their information via an online form; the City has partnered with multiple community groups to allow individuals access to the application even if you […]
The Mayor’s Response
I received the following response from the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff. From: Baginski, Kristen [mailto:Kristen.Baginski@city.pittsburgh.pa.us] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:45 AMTo: sue@sitnscoop.comSubject: We are contacting those who expressed interest in the Committee and when we have received confirmation from them with regards to their participation the names will be released. —–Original Message—–From: […]
City Paper weighs in on the Mayor’s Advisory Council
Melissa Meinzer, one of two media outlets to cover the planning meeting for the Mayor's new advisory council, has the scoop here. I found her take to be interesting, especially the follow up interviews with the Mayor's liaison Gary Van Horn and the Mayor's spokeswoman. The idea for the council, Van Horn said in a […]
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Launches LGBT Advisory Council Amidst Unanswered Questions
FURTHER UPDATE: If you wonder why campaign contributions matter, check out this PG article on the connection between contributions and City contracts. Transparency, my friends. Michael Lamb gets transparency. ************************************************************************************ UPDATE: In response to some community outrage (after 10 minutes), let me be clear that I am not suggesting any specific improprieties on the part […]
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