Councilman Wilson provides a guide to voting in the November election Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello voters! It’s that wonderful time of the year where we exercise our right to fairly and democratically elect our leaders. I urge you all to take part in this process and in this column, I am...

Councilman Wilson discusses protecting trans youth and new real estate developments Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,A few weeks ago, I was proud to present the first proclamation issued by Pittsburgh City Council to “Protect Trans Kids” to several young trans students and activists...

Councilman Wilson goes over the new legislative maps for Pittsburgh City Council and the new Capital Budget Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council resumes business following recess, I wanted to share some important legislative updates from City Hall. Before Council went ...

Councilman Wilson discusses resolutions for service worker wages, funds for non-profit healthcare providers and economic development projects. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council enters recess this month, I wanted to share some legislative updates from our office. In ...

Councilman Wilson discusses three bills he introduced in response to the recent SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  At the end of June, I introduced three bills at Pittsburgh City Council to protect reproductive freedom and the right to choose i...

Councilman Wilson: 'The Supreme Court of the United States took away the constitutional right of every American, every Pennsylvanian, every Pittsburgher to choose what happens to their body. I cannot accept that.' By Ashlee Green Photo: A protester holds a sign advocating for abortion rights in Los ...

Councilman Wilson discusses a bill he introduced that will give youth groups permission to camp recreationally in City of Pittsburgh parks. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As summer begins, I wanted to talk about a bill that I introduced recently to give youth groups permission t...

Councilman Wilson discusses City Council’s response to the mass shooting in East Deutschtown on Easter weekend. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  This month, I wanted to discuss what we are doing at City Council in the aftermath of the mass shooting that occurred in East Deutschtow...

District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson and District 6 Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle give readers an update on the status of the settlement between Norfolk Southern Rail Company and community groups in the Northside. Hello everyone,  This month, we would like to update our constituents and neighborhoods o...

Councilman Wilson discusses making outdoor dining a mainstay in Pittsburgh and lowering the speed limit in City parks. Hello everyone,  This month, I would like to share some details about two bills that I passed at Pittsburgh City Council in February. My first bill made permanent changes to the out...