A Pittsburgh city council member wants to put a hold on spending.
It comes as the city faces a reduction in Downtown property taxes and the loss of revenue from the so-called “jock tax.”
Council member Theresa Kail-Smith is introducing a resolution that would:
- Enact a hiring freeze.
- Pause the use of city procurement cards.
- Freeze non-essential travel and overtime.
Kail-Smith says the city needs to tighten its belt as it faces an uncertain financial future…