Eleven board opportunities are currently posted on www.Talent-City.org; the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Housing Authority, City Planning Commission, Allegheny Regional Asset District (ARAD), Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), Parking Authority, Sports and Exhibition Authority, Stadium Authority, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) and Citizens Police Review Board.
Board opportunities are available for both county and city residents, depending on the appointment. Details on residency requirements are outlined in each specific posting. Things are moving at a very fast pace and the Mayor’s office has requested that applications be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. They realize that this is a very short turnaround for busy folks such as you all and some of you may be traveling or otherwise unable to submit by the deadline; in that case, please, feel free to email Leigh Halverson halversonl@pghfdn.
Be a part of the Next Pittsburgh, exercise your voice, and share your viewpoints.
The City Hall and the county seems to be committed to diversity of thought and background for these positions of leadership. Apply for a board, authority or commission appointment today. While it may seem a bit daunting, please do not hesitate to submit your name even if you have never done anything like this before. Our region needs your participation and leadership.
