Tag: municipal government

LawQ&A

Q&A with Councilperson Erika Strassburger about strengthening nondiscrimination protections on the local level

November 14, 2025 by

The two bills were motivated by similar realities at the federal level, where federal executive orders have weakened fair housing and other protections for various protected classes. City Councilor Erika Strassburger steered two pieces of legislation that addressed and bolstered nondiscrimination protections in the City. Protections based on sexual orientation were first added to the […]

Political Q&APolitics

Q&A with Robert Disney, Candidate for Bellevue Borough Council

April 30, 2021 by

Legally changing one’s name should be an exciting, uplifting, hopeful, and ceremonious occasion, not one clouded by uncertainty caused by the legal process or the worry of the perception of others in the courtroom, and my goal is to be a resource and ally for anyone in this position. This is the 11th post of […]

ActivismPolitics

City of Pgh Accepting Applications for LGBTQIA Advisory Committee

August 7, 2016 by

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 […]