Allegheny County

The board received extensive public comments regarding polling place accessibility, issues with election software, ballot tabulation transparency, and requests to delay certification due to recount petitions. Members discussed the process for counting provisional ballots, the retrieval of memory sticks from scanners, and investigations into registered voters at specific addresses. Additionally, the board addressed concerns regarding poll worker training and selection, poll worker recruitment challenges, and the potential implementation of an 'I Voted' sticker contest for children. The meeting concluded with discussions on polling place location concerns and general election management protocols.

The Board certified the results of the March 6 City Council Special Election and the March 13 Special Election for the 18th Congressional District, including discussions on voter turnout and provisional ballots. Board members reviewed polling place administrative operations and requested information regarding access to the tabulation area. New business included a discussion on a pending legal appeal regarding an agenda initiative and a preliminary estimate of 23-26 million dollars for the procurement of new voting equipment.

Ce plan d'action communautaire vise à garantir que les immigrés s'épanouissent pleinement dans le comté d'Allegheny. Il établit une vision pour une région où les immigrés sont accueillis, les services sont accessibles, l'intégration culturelle est valorisée, leurs contributions sont reconnues, et leurs communautés sont autonomisées. Le plan se concentre sur six priorités stratégiques : l'accès à la langue, la santé et le bien-être, l'éducation, le développement économique, le soutien aux familles et l'engagement civique, afin d'impliquer l'ensemble de la communauté au profit de tous les résidents.

The board reviewed and approved the payment of bills for the various authorities and reviewed financial statements. The Industrial Development Authority authorized the issuance of a revenue note on behalf of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania to fund the Heinz History Center museum expansion and renovation project. No other old or new business was conducted across the various authorities.

The boards reviewed financial reports, including the ratification of bills payable, balance sheets, and statements of revenue and expenses for all represented authorities. For the Industrial Development Authority, authorization was granted to approve and submit an updated Five-Year Plan for the EDA-Revolving Loan Fund. For the Residential Finance Authority, the board approved the allocation of up to $3,000,000 in non-restricted funds to establish a closing cost-downpayment program and entered into an agreement with ACTION-Housing, Inc. for program administration.