BOARD EXPLORER

Understanding Pittsburgh's unelected power structure

DeWitt Walton

Who they are

Age74 years old
Party affiliationDemocrat
ResidenceCrawford-Roberts (Pittsburgh)
Day jobCouncilman, Allegheny County, and retired assistant to the International President, United Steelworkers of America
EducationRalph Waldo Emerson Junior High, Gary, IN (High School), Idaho State University
Contact412-350-6490
DeWitt.Walton@alleghenycounty.us

Boards they serve on

Professional Services Review Committee
COUNTY

Member
Reviews and evaluates proposals for professional services for architects, engineers, financial consultants, legal services, and medical consulting.
Term length coincides with the term of the appointing official:

Vacant Property Review Committee
COUNTY

Member
The VPRC acquires vacant, blighted properties and conveys them to applicants who have concrete reuse plans.
Term length members are appointed by various county officials for undefined terms.: first served 2/2/2016

Authority for Improvements in Municipalities
COUNTY

Vice Chair
Provides low-interest loans to municipal governments and authorities to help them finance capital needs.
5-year term: first served 3/22/2022, current term ends 12/31/2026.

Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County
COUNTY

Member
Stimulates economic and community growth through real estate development, funding business development and addressing blight.
5-year term: first served 3/22/2022, current term ends 5/23/2025.

Finance and Development Commission
COUNTY

Member
Manages the Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority and Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority
5-year term: first served 3/22/2022, current term ends 12/31/2026.

Boards they used to serve on

Commission on Racial Equity
CITY

Member
Supports and advises government entities and stakeholders in reducing institutional racism and increasing racial equity in Pittsburgh utilizing the Social Determinants of Health.
Term length members serve by virtue of their offices or of the offices of their nominators: first served 3/9/2021
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