Pittsburgh City Council District 8

Pittsburgh City Council District 8 Councilperson Erika Strassburger represents residents of Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill.

06/02/2026
06/01/2026

The Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP) is a citywide, voluntary density-bonus framework designed to incentivize construction of new, affordable units alongside market-rate development.

The AHBP legislation will be in front of the Planning Commission TOMORROW, June 2, at 1:30 PM.

Thank Dr. Horvath and Kentucky Avenue School for having me at their Exhibition of Learning! ✏️🍎 It was inspiring to watc...
05/29/2026

Thank Dr. Horvath and Kentucky Avenue School for having me at their Exhibition of Learning! ✏️🍎 It was inspiring to watch these bright students in action.

What an amazing experience to tour Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s East End facility! We learned about initiatives ...
05/26/2026

What an amazing experience to tour Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s East End facility! We learned about initiatives like Ellie’s Food Pantry, a program that provides in need pet owners with food for their companion animals.

Thank you for having us! 🐱🐶🐰

Applications for mail-in ballots must be submitted by 5 PM TODAY!
05/12/2026

Applications for mail-in ballots must be submitted by 5 PM TODAY!

Deadlines for the May 19 Primary Election are approaching! If you are unsure about your voter registration status, go to vote.pa.gov/status.

City Cuts applications are OPEN: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Community-Programming/City-Cuts
05/12/2026

City Cuts applications are OPEN: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Community-Programming/City-Cuts

City Cuts is back and fully funded for 2026!

City Cuts provides free lawn cutting services twice per month for eligible Pittsburgh residents throughout the summer and fall.

Spots are limited — residents may qualify if they:
• Are 62 or older
• Are veterans
• Have a disability preventing them from cutting grass
• Have a household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

Learn more: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Community-Programming/City-Cuts

05/07/2026

City Council had a productive Tuesday in Harrisburg advocating for policies that shape everyday life in Pittsburgh — safer streets through Vision Zero, stronger support for small businesses, affordable childcare, housing access, and investments that help our communities thrive.

Local governments cannot do this work alone. It takes partnership at every level of government to deliver the results that matter to residents across the Commonwealth.

05/05/2026

Tomorrow is Walk & Roll to School Day! If you plan on commuting near a school that is taking part in the day's festivities, then allow yourself extra time for your commute and stay alert for possible short-term road closures!

It was great to be at the launch of Pittsburgh Drinks Tap; delivering safe, reliable drinking water takes more than prom...
05/05/2026

It was great to be at the launch of Pittsburgh Drinks Tap; delivering safe, reliable drinking water takes more than promises — it takes sustained funding and transparency.

This is what investing in public infrastructure looks like: safer systems, more accountability, and tap water you can trust.

Deadlines for the May 19 Primary Election are approaching! If you are unsure about your voter registration status, go to...
05/05/2026

Deadlines for the May 19 Primary Election are approaching! If you are unsure about your voter registration status, go to vote.pa.gov/status.

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Pittsburgh, PA
15219

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