Learn more about the elected and appointed officials who represent the Hill District and find links to their official websites below.
President of the United States
President Joe Biden
Official Website for the President of the United States
Federal Representatives and Senators
US Senator Bob Casey
Official Website for Sen. Bob Casey
US Senator John Fetterman
Official Website for Sen. John Fetterman
US House Representative Summer Lee
Official Website for Rep. Summer Lee
Governor of Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
Official Website of the Governor of Pennsylvania
State Representatives and Senators
State Senator Jay Costa
Official Website for Sen. Costa
State Senator Wayne Fontana
Official Website for Sen. Fontana
State Representative La'Tasha Mayes
Official Website for Rep. La'Tasha Mayes
State Representative Aerion Abney
Official Website for Rep. Aerion Abney
County Officials
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
Official Website for Executive Rich Fitzgerald
District 10 County Council Representative DeWitt Walton
Official Website for Councilman DeWitt Walton
City Officials
Mayor Ed Gainey
Official Website for Mayor Ed Gainey
Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle - District 6
Official Website for Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle
Councilman Bobby Wilson - District 1
Official Website for Councilman Bobby Wilson
Councils and Committees
The following individuals are officially appointed to their positions and are responsible for carrying out the duties of their respective committees. To learn more about the duties of each committee and the impact they have on policy and decision-making, visit their official website.
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
"The URA is committed to creating more housing that is affordable to the average Pittsburgher; encouraging more entrepreneurship and small business development; promoting inclusive growth and quality job creation; expanding neighborhood and main streets revitalization efforts; and developing a talented workforce that is equipped with the skills of the future."
"The URA has a five-member board; each member is appointed by the Mayor."
Members:
Kyle Chintalapalli
R. Daniel Lavelle
Sara Innamorato
Lindsay Powell
Sam Williamson
City Planning Commission
The Commission is charged with guiding land use and land development within the City. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to City Council concerning the Zoning Ordinance and zoning maps, and then reviews major development and redevelopment proposals.
"The City Planning Commission is a nine-member panel appointed by the Mayor for six-year, staggered terms."
Visit the City Planning Commission Official Website
planningcommission [at] pittsburghpa.gov (Contact the City Planning Commission Here)
Members:
Christine Mondor
Fred Brown
Dina Blackwell
Sabina Deitrick
Jean Holland Dick
Rachel O'Neill
Lashawn Burton-Faulk
Becky Mingo
Jennifer Askey
Zoning Board of Adjustment
"The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) is an adjudicative body that reviews land use proposals in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Code. The ZBA reviews development in public hearings, where Applicants and members of the community submit evidence and provide testimony."
Visit the Zoning Board of Adjustment Website
zoningboard [at] pittsburghpa.gov (Contact the ZBA Here)
Members:
LaShawn Burton-Faulk
Alice Mitinger
John J. Richardson
Sports and Exhibition Authority
"The Sports & Exhibition Authority develops first class sports, entertainment, recreational, and convention venues to benefit Pittsburgh's economy and improve quality of life."
"The Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) is governed by a seven member Board of Directors appointed by both the County of Allegheny and the City of Pittsburgh."
Visit the Sports and Exhibition Authority Official Website
info [at] pgh-sea.com (Contact the SEA Here)
Members:
Sen. Wayne Fontana
Michael Dunleavy
Sala Udin
Anthony Coghill
Mulu Birru
Nicholas Futules
Michael Quatrini
Historic Review Commission
"The Historic Review Commission (HRC) provides guidance to those seeking to conduct exterior work on historic buildings in the city. The Historic Review Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor. The membership of the commission must include an architect, a preservationist, a realtor, a building inspector, and a planner."
The Historic Review Commission has control over any proposed new construction or demolition within a historic district and exterior work to a historic landmark."
Visit the Historic Review Commission Official Website
historicreview [at] pittsburghpa.gov (Contact the HRC Here)
Members:
Lucia M. Aguirre, Chairperson
Andrew Dash
Dave Green
Matthew Falcone
Karen Loysen
Richard Snipe
James Hill