The meeting hall at St. Rosalia Catholic church was totally packed. More than 150 concerned community members came out to hear about the new plans. BikePGH staff members attended and posted their notes on their website.
Author: Dave
City Council approved this week an extension to file real estate taxes early to receive the 2% discount. Instead of February 10, residents will now have until February 28 to file their city taxes early. The decision came as a result of tax bills being received by residents on January 31, which would have given them 10 days fewer to file early for the discount.
CLA-Spring-2015-Application.pdf
Applications for the Spring 2015 Civic Leadership Academy are now available! The Civic Leadership Academy is a free 10 week course in local government that gives residents an opportunity to connect with and learn from Department Directors and their staff. All Pittsburgh residents over the age of 18 are eligible to apply. Just like the Fall class, we will be reserving up to 15 seats for New Americans as part of the Mayor's Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative. For more information and apply online:
The Mayor’s Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair.
The purpose of the event is to offer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc.
When: Monday, February 2, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Where: City County Building
6th Floor
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
**Street parking is free after 6 p.m.
The following is a request from BikePgh for survey responses from our community.
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in the number of neighborhood-specific bicycle and pedestrian committees, creating a diverse group of mini-Bike Pittsburghs around the city. Some have been together for a number of years, while others are in the beginning stages of organizing.
There has been a growing interest within these groups to connect with one another to learn what’s been successful, what hasn't worked out so well, and what can be accomplished with collective action. It’s time to get together to discuss best practices, and share knowledge to make our grassroots advocacy as effective as possible.
At the first meeting, we’d like to leave the agenda fairly open to things that you want to discuss, so please come prepared with some topics to explore.
***If you plan on attending, please take a moment to RSVP by filling out this brief survey.***
http://goo.gl/forms/Fmb67DR9eE
An RSVP isn't necessary for attendance, but it will help make sure that we have a proper sized room for the event.*
All-neighborhood Cyclist/Pedestrian Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 2015
6pm-8pm
Oakland Career Center Building
294 Semple Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213
BikePgh Contact Page
There has been a growing interest within these groups to connect with one another to learn what’s been successful, what hasn't worked out so well, and what can be accomplished with collective action. It’s time to get together to discuss best practices, and share knowledge to make our grassroots advocacy as effective as possible.
At the first meeting, we’d like to leave the agenda fairly open to things that you want to discuss, so please come prepared with some topics to explore.
***If you plan on attending, please take a moment to RSVP by filling out this brief survey.***
http://goo.gl/forms/Fmb67DR9eE
An RSVP isn't necessary for attendance, but it will help make sure that we have a proper sized room for the event.*
All-neighborhood Cyclist/Pedestrian Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 2015
6pm-8pm
Oakland Career Center Building
294 Semple Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213
BikePgh Contact Page
*Please note that if we have a huge response, we may need to change locations
Next meeting: Thursday, February 19th, 2015, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street.
Tree Pittsburgh is helping the Oakland Green Team educate and prepare residents about fruit tree maintenance to ensure this community orchard in South Oakland is sustainable and successful. Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 am Tree Pittsburgh will lead a pruning and maintenance workshop at the orchard; 3213 Parkview Avenue, all are welcome.
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 6pm. Location: Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street (enter from Louisa Street door).
Oakwatch will be hosting guest speaker Cameron McLay, the City of Pittsburgh’s Chief of Police. Oakwatch plans to forward Chief McLay Oakland-specific topics prior to the meeting, so that he can come prepared to address our concerns.
Please send your questions/concerns to Oakwatch or bring them up next community meeting and we will pass them on.
Mayor William Peduto today made the following statement about Senate Bill 4, which seeks to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to make the Legislature the sole authority on what is a purely public charity:
“After giving this secretive and rushed legislation a review, I continue to stand with Pittsburgh’s delegation in Harrisburg and Mayors from across the state to affirm my strong opposition to it.
My administration has shown good faith by trying to come up with a local solution to the nonprofit issue in Pittsburgh, and Senate Bill 4 further stacks the deck against all communities working to find common sense solutions. Those talks have been constructive and robust, as we have focused on ways we can jointly support the city we share. But these 11th hour moves, made without full hearings or accounting, threaten to damage the fragile relationships Pittsburgh and other cities statewide have built with our nonprofit partners."
Council President Kraus’ Oakland satellite office is now open by appointment only at People’s Oakland, 3433 Bates St. You can get in touch with Donna and Arlene at 412-689-1130 to make an appointment.