KIDS

Chris is a believer in a strong public school system. Strong Northside public schools support thriving neighborhoods. Our students need support outside the walls of their schools and as councilman Chris plans to work with School Administrators and wrap around service providers and help build a stronger Northside now and for years to come.

While working on behalf of Senator Casey, Chris worked with Pittsburgh Public Schools and the private sector to support legislation that promoted early education policies that prepared all kids for the workforce. Chris pledges to regularly communicate with every Northside school, school board member, and social service provider that services the Northside to make sure that all Northside children have access to safe, quality education opportunities that will help set them up for successful careers.

EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION

Chris believes that everyone deserves to be safe while traveling in our Northside neighborhoods. Whether it is maneuvering a wheelchair on sidewalks, riding bikes in designated bike lanes, or waiting for a PAT bus-our neighbors should feel safe. Chris will work hard with the appropriate City and County departments to make sure neighborhood public safety needs are met and transportation improvements are made. Chris will collaborate with individual neighborhood organizations, City Planning, Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, and the Allegheny County Port Authority to maintain, enhance, or improve our transportation choices for all Northsiders.

PUBLIC SAFETY

As someone raising a family in the Northside, public safety is a top priority for Chris. As your Councilman, Chris will work to get more cops on the beat in the Northside and work with officers and community leaders to develop personal relationships between Zone 1 and and neighborhoods to make Pittsburgh a leader in Community Oriented Policing. Chris will also fight to increase the funding for technology like neighborhood cameras, as he has seen first hand the positive impact these tools can be for solving crimes.