Critics slam Gainey’s 2026 budget plan as ‘sloppy’ with ‘glaring omissions’

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s final budget proposal of his tenure contains no layoffs or tax hikes, but critics found things to complain about.

Pittsburgh’s controller and several City Council members raised concerns Wednesday with Mayor Ed Gainey’s budget proposal for next year, with one councilman calling it “unprofessional” and “sloppy.”

The $680 million operating budget and $100 million capital budget, released Tuesday evening, avoids tax hikes and layoffs amid fiscal pressures…

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