Member of County Council - DISTRICT 13 (Special Election)
This is a special election to fill the seat vacated by David Bonarati.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: Remainder of the term (next election 2027)Salary: 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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Jordan Botta
(Dem)
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Todd McCollum
(Rep)
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?
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term
2 years to finish vacated 4 year term
First Name
Todd
Middle Name
W
Education
BA Public Service Administration, AA Sociology
Qualifications for office
Retired police officer, Chairman Pittsburgh GOP Committee
Facebook
Todd4thirteen
District
15
X / Bluesky
@todd4thirteen
campaignwebsite
todd4thirteen.com
My top priorities are taxes, public safety, and economic development. I’ll balance the county budget without raising taxes, because families—especially seniors on fixed incomes—can’t afford more hikes. I’ll ensure law enforcement and critical departments like the 9-1-1 Center and emergency responders (fire, police, and EMS) are properly staffed and funded. I’ll also grow our economy by supporting small businesses, attracting new employers, and promoting opportunities in the trades. By creating jobs and strengthening our tax base, we can reduce reliance on state and federal funding while keeping Allegheny County affordable and strong for all residents.
I’ve faced situations where I disagreed with an individual’s actions but recognized their involvement was important to the bigger picture. In one case - I believed someone's behavior risked undermining broader goals, while others clearly valued their contributions. To address this, I made it clear I could not endorse the behavior, yet ensured the individual remained part of group initiatives & outreach. This solution upheld my principles while respecting differing perspectives, resulting in an outcome that preserved unity, minimized conflict & kept the mission moving forward productively.
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