Initiates and adopts ordinances, makes appropriations, adopts annual balanced budget, adopts an administrative code, approves Executive appointments, conducts investigations of County Departments, accepts grants,gifts or donations on behalf of County, may modify or eliminate departments,agencies or functions that no longer serve citizens.Term: 4 YearsSalary: County Council is a part-time position. Members of County Council do not receive a salary, or funding for an office or staff. Instead they receive a stipend of about $11,000.
Occupation
Retired Municipal/Township Manager
Qualifications for office
41 years of municipal government executive level management experience in Allegheny County, 37.5 of which as the Township Manager of Hampton Township.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies and Geography with a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Chris Lochner for Allegheny County
1. Commonsense Fiscal Management and Responsible Taxation.
With over 40 years experience in municipal government management, I believe that I am uniquely qualified to work with the appropriate individuals to better find efficiencies in County operations. An effort to increase transparency is also needed so that taxpayer understand where their tax money is being spent
2. Property Assessment Reform.
Allegheny County uses a "Base Year" methodology to set real estate property assessed values. There are other methodologies that can be used and that should be explored before a new county wide property assessment is undertaken.
3. Public Safety and First Responder Needs.
Several VFD's & EMS services in the County need help - funding +
personnel.
I believe building and environment of respect and trust for all involved is the key to a successfully managed municipal operation. One of the best ways to accomplish this goal is through a strategic planning process where ALL key stakeholders (the Chief Exec., Councilmember, the County Manager and Dept. Heads) can share why they ran for office, or why they work for the County, and what they wish to accomplish while in the position they are in. From such an endeavor maybe not everyone gets what they want but all involved develop an understanding of each others concerns and/or desires.
Occupation
Public Policy Consultant
Qualifications for office
former public school teacher, non-profit director, advocate for children and families
Education
Master of Education
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LissaforAllegheny
1. Advance Children’s Healthy Development & Learning by providing quality, affordable early learning and out of school time programs; strengthening programs for people with disabilities; and increasing mental health, housing, and family support resources
2. Enhance Public Safety by implementing traffic-calming street and intersection design and equipping first responders including EMS, police, and fire departments
3. Facilitate Small Business Growth through financial & technical assistance programs, growing our skilled workforce, and transforming technology innovations into local jobs
As a nonprofit director and advocate for children, I am proud to have won expanded access to pre-k, quality childcare, and evidence-based home visiting programs for new parents. Over four state budget cycles with Republican majorities in both legislative chambers, I successfully advocated for $100 million in new state funding. This required building relationships with dozens of legislators in our region, including those ideologically different than me. However, where we could find areas of agreement, I was always willing and eager to work together for the benefit of children and families.
