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R. Daniel Lavelle

Who they are

Age47 years old
Party affiliationDemocrat
ResidenceUpper Hill District (Pittsburgh)
Day jobCouncil President, Pittsburgh City Council
EducationSchenley (High School), Kent State University
Contact412-255-2134
daniel.lavelle@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

Boards they serve on

Urban Redevelopment Authority
CITY

Vice Chair
Pittsburgh's economic development agency, supporting the city’s economic development goals.
5-year term: first served 1/12/10, current term ends 12/2/2029.

Pittsburgh Land Bank
CITY

Vice Chair
Charged with returning unproductive real estate to reuse.
3-year term: first served 11/10/2014, current term ends 11/1/2019.

Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund
CITY

Member
Oversees the city’s three pension funds: the Municipal Pension Fund, the Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund, and the Policemen’s Relief and Pension Fund.
Term length members serve by virtue of office or are chosen by police, fire and municipal employees.: first served 1/1/2024

Boards they used to serve on

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees
CITY
COUNTY

Public Trustee
Conducts dialogue with the public in order to understand and better respond to concerns and suggestions about Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
3-year term:

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

Equipment Leasing Authority
CITY

Treasurer
Makes major equipment purchases, chiefly vehicles, for the city and some city-related agencies.
5-year term: first served 6/28/2022, last term ended 6/15/2026.
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