As an attorney for the United Steelworkers International Union, I have been truly blessed.  I get to work on behalf of working families all over the United States and its territories.  It is work that is consistent with my political and social beliefs, and that makes me not only fortunate, but it also makes me a humble servant to those who form the backbone of our society and our economy.

 Since my appointment to Allegheny County Council in March of 2008, I have expanded my service to the community by acting as the voice of the people for Council District 13.  My agenda has simply been a reflection of the people’s agenda about which I have learned by simply listening to the people.  During only my first nine (9) months on County Council, I introduced legislation to audit the voting machines used in elections after listening to members of the community who had concerns about the accuracy of the voting machines.  I also introduced legislation to form a county-wide Human Relations Commission to enforce an ordinance to prohibit discrimination against people in employment, housing and public accommodations, based on their race, religion, and sexual orientation, among other things.  I introduced this legislation after listening to members of the community who were concerned about the need to address and redress allegations of discrimination locally.

 Keep me as your Council representative for District 13, and you will hear more from me as I continue to be responsive to the needs and concerns of you – the people.  Keep Green for Council District 13 because I’m listening.