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A task force convened to help administer some $335 million in COVID relief for the city of Pittsburgh has released a draft proposal that allocates millions of dollars for affordable housing and other programs though its biggest focus is on shoring up the city’s own workforce and its financial health.
Pittsburgh City Council must approve the spending plan, which it may amend. The proposal will be introduced at Council on Tuesday, when it will be held for a public hearing to be scheduled by council President Theresa Kail-Smith.
The plan was crafted by a Joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force with representatives from the mayor s office and council members. In a statement Monday, the mayor’s office said the goal was to create “a plan that addresses the needs of communities, addresses city revenue shortfalls, resumes projects halted during the pandemic and benefits residents, businesses and employees.”