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Councilwoman proposes 90-day extension for acting police chief and schedules community meetings
Summary
Councilwoman Theresa Kell Smith introduced legislation to extend the acting chief's term for 90 days while council and the administration organize six public meetings for community input on the chief nomination; no final council vote on the extension was recorded during the meeting.
Councilwoman Theresa Kell Smith introduced a resolution to extend the term of the acting chief of police for 90 days, effective March 3, 2025, while council and community members meet to discuss the department's leadership.
The proposal, introduced as Bill 15-59, was presented during the Feb. 25 Pittsburgh City Council meeting. The measure was described by Councilwoman Theresa Kell Smith as intended to allow community conversations before a confirmation decision. "I want the public to have a say and to hear and to meet with the chief," Smith said during the meeting.
Why it matters: The acting chief is in a position that will likely be made permanent by the mayor with council…
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