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27 results for “home rule charter” · proposal

  • 2026-0516: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding maintaining Serpentine Drive, in Schenley Park, as a pedestrian and bike only throughway. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

    May 15, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0487: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding reopening Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park to cars. The Squirrel Hill Historical Society board and the people signing this petition feel that this road was intended for vehicular traffic, including bikes but not trucks, and not intended for pedestrians, who have many nearby trails to walk on that go to the same places. Serpentine Drive is the only road on the eastern side of Schenley Park that keeps traffic inside the park instead of sending it on long, hazardous detours on nearby residential streets, including one that has no sidewalks. Except for the Panther Hollow Bridge, it is the only road that connects the north side of the park with the south side without forcing traffic to leave the park. It is also a safer connecting road to Oakland from the Greenfield Bridge. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

    May 8, 2026

·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0462: Resolution directing the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Chief, Bureau of Police, pursuant to § 211 of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, to provide Council with a report detailing data on violent crimes committed in the City of Pittsburgh, disaggregated by age group, single years of age, gender of perpetrator, area of residence of perpetrator, age of victim, and location and neighborhood of crime no less frequently than quarterly.

    May 6, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0165: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding documented Records Tampering (18 Pa. C.S. § 4911) and Financial Misconduct at the Pittsburgh Municipal Court records section (660 First Avenue). The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

    Feb 13, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0039: Ordinance directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing the budget approval rules to ensure timely passage at the end of legislative sessions?” (Public Hearing held 1/27/26)

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0040: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing public hearing notice requirements to adjust the public hearing notice requirements in light of changes in the public's consumption of newspapers of general circulation and increased use of digital media?”

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0006: Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54920 - 684975 - RS-59-24 - Sasaki & Common Cause Consultants per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.

    Jan 9, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0007: Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54724 - 568755 - RS-58-24 - HR&A ADVISORS & URBAN AC LLC per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.

    Jan 9, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-2637: WHEREAS, Article 5 of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter governs the City’s Budget and Fiscal Matters; and,

    Dec 5, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-2483: Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54724 - 568755 - RS-58-24 - HR&A ADVISORS & URBAN AC LLC per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.

    Nov 14, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-2482: Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54920 - 684975 - RS-59-24 - Sasaki & Common Cause Consultants per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.

    Nov 14, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-2310: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to passing Sanctuary City legislation for Pittsburgh to make the City a truly welcoming City for all by codifying in law that all City public services should be made accessible to everyone regardless of immigration status, origin, color of skin, sexual orientation, religion or language. The legislation should make it illegal for all City agencies, Pittsburgh City Police to collaborate with the Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) and to disclose information about the immigration status of any person. Similar to Sanctuary City legislation passed by Cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and others, the proposed legislation is intended to help all immigrants and all vulnerable communities feel welcome and safe in Pittsburgh. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)

    Sep 26, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1952: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to Council Bill 2025-1752, as it relates to the designation of a Historic Structure known as Donny’s Place, located at 1226 Herron Avenue (26-Q-189), in the Polish Hill Neighborhood, in the 5th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The Petition is invalid due to the time requirements in accordance with Section 320(a) of the Home Rule Charter.

    Jun 13, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1472: Communication from Rachael Heisler, City Controller, submitting a performance audit of the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Administration, Office of Film and Event Management (OFEM) Special Events, as conducted pursuant to the power and duties of the Controller under Section 404(b) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter.

    Jan 31, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1452: Ordinance, entitled “Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter be amended and supplemented by adding a new Article 11: RIGHT TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS, WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AND STORM SEWER SYSTEMS, which restricts the lease and/or sale of the City’s water and sewer system to private entities?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 28, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1426: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new section, “104. Amendments to Charter”, by prohibiting the use of the Home Rule Charter Amendment process to add duties or obligations beyond the lawful scope of the city’s authority." (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 22, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2025-1425: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new Section, “105. Local Governance”, by prohibiting the discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting business of the City?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 22, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-1181: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to the recent installation of the bike lane on Stanton Ave. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. (Public Hearing held 12/18/24)

    Nov 8, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-1021: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to the importance of Manchester Neighbors becoming a registered community organization (RCO), and to provide an update from Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning regarding the 2019 Manchester plan. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. (Petition was withdrawn on 10-29-24)

    Oct 4, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-0944: Resolution directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) and the Directors of the Departments of Finance, Innovation and Performance (“I&P”), Mobility and Infrastructure (“DOMI”), Parks and Recreation (“CitiParks”), Permits, Licenses and Inspections (“PLI”), Public Safety (“DPS”) and Public Works (“DPW”), pursuant to § 211 of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter (“Charter”), to furnish to City Council detailed information related to the City’s efforts to secure the 2026 NFL Draft, commitments made in furtherance of the same, and information related to the potential costs to City taxpayers to prepare for and to secure the City during the NFL Draft and any estimates of increases in tax revenues which may result from hosting the same.

    Sep 20, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-0566: Resolution authorizing and directing the City Controller, pursuant to § 404(c) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Innovation and Performance’s purchasing and contracting opportunities made available to minority-owned businesses (“MBE”), women-owned businesses (“WBE”) and LGBT-owned businesses, as defined in Chapter 177A of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

    Jun 3, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-0016: Resolution authorizing [and directing] the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of code violations that escalate to Magisterial District Court from point of origin to resolution, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter.

    Jan 9, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2022-0174: Ordinance, amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, by adding chapter 257: Medical and Higher-Education Facilities User Privilege Tax, pursuant to the Authority of the Local Tax Enabling Act, 1965, December 31, P.L. 1257, et seq. and the City of Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)

    Mar 7, 2022

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2021-1939: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to "File #2021-1906, an Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article IV, Chapter 908, “Public Realm Districts”, by true addition of a new Section, Section 908.03.D.5 “Oakland Subdistrict E / OPR-E: Oakland Crossings”." The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. (Public Hearing held 10/05/21)

    Sep 24, 2021

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • General Powers

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton City Government Study Commission document presents decisions on the structure and operations of the city's governing body under a proposed home rule charter (January 2026). Key decisions include: the municipality to be named "City of Hazleton" with a five-member City Council serving staggered four-year terms, elected at-large; the Council must meet at least once monthly and conduct quorum with a majority of members physically present; special meetings may be called by the mayor, council president, or majority council request; and council member compensation shall be fixed by ordinance adopted at least two days prior to the last nominating petition deadline. The document addresses legislative powers, meeting requirements, salary mechanisms, and fringe benefit eligibility but does not specify dollar amounts for compensation or provide final decisions on all items listed.

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  • Method of Election of Council Feb. 2026

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton City Government Study Commission, convened in January 2026, is soliciting input from elected officials on the method of electing council members for consideration in a proposed Home Rule Charter. Currently, Hazleton elects five council members at-large. The document presents three electoral options for Commission consideration: at-large elections (where all voters can vote for all council members), district/ward elections (where the city is divided into districts with at least 300 registered voters each), or a hybrid combination of both methods. The Commission will determine district boundaries and prepare maps for voter review if a district or hybrid method is adopted. The document requests preliminary consensus on these options to prioritize discussion time and streamline future Commission meetings.

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  • Mayor’s Role Feb. 2026

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Home Rule Study Commission is drafting a Mayor article for the city's home rule charter, using the current Third Class City Code and Optional Plan B as the structural foundation. The document outlines preliminary drafting assumptions on three key mayoral requirements: minimum age eligibility (currently 18, same as council members); residency qualification (Commission consensus favors two years of continuous residency preceding election, with the mayor required to maintain city residency during their term); and vacancy procedures (City Council appoints a replacement to serve until the next municipal election occurring more than 200 days after the vacancy). The Commission is soliciting feedback on these assumptions before providing formal drafting instructions to Pennsylvania Economy League staff to begin charter article development.

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