Member of County Council - DISTRICT 8
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.
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Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis
(Dem)
What are your top three priorities for this office, and how would you address them?
What successful strategies have you used to build consensus in the past and how would you apply them in this office, especially when there are differing opinions or priorities?
Occupation
Executive Director
Qualifications for office
County Councilor and decades long experience in the following: zoning and comprehensive planning, leadership and public policy, community and constituent engagement, budgeting and financial management, knowledge of local issues, strategic planning and execution, communications. Ongoing work and collaboration with multi-sectors. Consistently displays integrity, honesty and commitment. Graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor's Degree
As part of my ongoing priorities, I am committed to: 1) strengthening fiscal oversight through early, ongoing collaboration with County Administration and the Budget Office to pursue long-term stability and continuous revenue opportunities; 2) working to attract new businesses and support the growth and retention of existing ones thereby strengthening our local economy; 3) leveraging my leadership on committees like the Housing Advisory Committee to update county codes that reflect residents' needs. I will continue to advocate for public safety investments and ensure communities have access to public transit, healthy foods, mental & behavioral health services, and sustainability initiatives to build safe, healthy, resilient neighborhoods.
I maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all council members, regardless of party affiliation, and approach decision-making thoughtfully, with thorough research and community input. I create and lead working groups and engage diverse sectors to gain differing views, advance county priorities and enhance council awareness. I regularly listen, inviting constituents to share concerns directly with council and attend many community meetings and events to understand viewpoints. I also work closely with state and federal partners to support county initiatives and meet residents’ needs.
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