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Commission hears of resignation and staff departures; mayor appoints replacements

Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission · July 22, 2026
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Summary

Guillermo Valasquez told the commission he plans to resign and will follow up with a recommended replacement; staff member Hannah's last day is next Friday, and commissioners reviewed the mayoral appointment process.

Corey asked Guillermo Valasquez to follow up with him and Julian about his planned resignation and the person he would like appointed in his place; Guillermo said he would do so. Commissioners discussed the appointment process: the mayor appoints commission members and some appointments or resumes may be reviewed by council before confirmation.

Corey announced that staff member Hannah's last day is next Friday and asked commissioners to acknowledge her work; members thanked Hannah and discussed next steps for filling vacancies. The commission agreed to follow up by email on resignation recommendations and candidate materials so the mayor's office can process appointments.