County Executive-Elect Innamorato Announces Transition Policy Committees
Nine policy committees will shape All In Allegheny, a large and inclusive community engagement process that will inform the Innamorato Administration’s governing agenda
November 29, 2023 - Pittsburgh - Today, County Executive-Elect Innamorato announced that nearly 200 esteemed and diverse leaders from Allegheny County will join her transition, helping to shape All In Allegheny – a large and inclusive community engagement process that will understand what people from every part of Allegheny want from County government and build an action plan for County government to deliver on community needs during the Innamorato Administration.
Led by All In Co-Chairs Lauren Byrne Connelly, Michelle McMurrary, and Monica Ruiz, the members announced today are organized into nine policy committees, each focused on a activating the powers of County government to deliver on community priorities:
Healthy Families and High-Quality Human Services
Housing for All
Open and Accessible Government
Reliable, Modern Transportation and Infrastructure
Robust Education, Workforce Development, and Youth Investments
Safe Communities and Justice for All
Strong and Equitable Economic and Community Development
Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and a Green Economy
Vibrant Democracy
The complete list of Transition Committee members is available on the transition website, AlleghenyForAll.com.
County Executive-Elect Sara Innamorato said: “I asked these respected community leaders to advise my transition because they care about working together across disciplines to build a vibrant, inclusive, and connected Allegheny County. These leaders are committed to seizing the potential of this transition to lay a foundation for bold changes to County government during my administration. They will be trusted advisors and I am grateful for their service.”
Innamorato continued: “We are not wasting a single moment, and we won't waste a single good idea to make Allegheny County the best it can be. Building a county for all means thinking creatively about policies that will bring more affordable housing to our neighbors, finding ways to keep seniors in their homes, and helping people achieve the dream of owning their first home. It means prioritizing economic development that brings along people who have missed out on prosperity for too long by investing in childcare, CCAC, and workforce programs. Together we will be ensuring our future is green, resilient, and includes workers who helped build the economy of today so we can ensure our kids and neighbors have clean air and water and a strong economic outlook.
County Executive-Elect Innamorato with her All In Transition Committee Co-Chairs, Lauren Byrne Connelly, Monica Ruiz, and Michelle McMurrary (from left)
On November 8, the morning after her historic victory, County Executive-Elect Innamorato announced initial appointments to her transition: Co-Chairs and members of the Talent Committee. Over the past few weeks, the Talent Committee has begun work to identify candidates for critical leadership roles in County government and the All In Co-Chairs have begun planning for the largest and most inclusive civic engagement initiative ever undertaken by the County. In the Innamorato Administration, the County government will be open to all of Allegheny. With that in mind, the Transition Committee wants to hear from people in every municipality and community about what they want from the county. In the coming weeks, All in Allegheny will launch a community issue survey and events that will invite thousands of residents to share their needs, ideas, and priorities with the Innamorato Administration.
The outcome of all of the All In Committee’s work, including the survey and events, will be a governing roadmap for the Innamorato Administration that provides actionable steps to deliver on community priorities and build a county government that delivers high-quality services to the more than 1 million residents of Allegheny County.
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