Meeting
City Council · March 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Council Chambers
City Council
Between 60 and 90 explosive-detection dogs from 18 municipalities and agencies could be working the NFL Draft. On March 25, council agreed to bring them in, barring visiting municipalities from immigration enforcement while in the city. However, four participants are federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security. Council didn't discuss whether the city could enforce the amendment with them.
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The Pittsburgh Land Bank's roughly 5,000 parcels are now mostly buildings instead of land, its director said. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has asked council for $157,175 to help pay land bank staff. She said the shift requires in-house experts to review structures and plan stabilization work. Next week, council is scheduled to vote on the request.
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A 2024 review by police departments nationwide found a leadership issue in Pittsburgh's police bureau, a commander said. On March 25, council advanced a $20,000 state grant for leadership training. About 50 officers have been trained, but 200 hold supervisory roles, he said. The academy also trains county and Duquesne University police, and he hopes it'll turn a profit.