Government of Pittsburgh facts for kids

This is the title page of Pittsburgh's rule book, called the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

The Government of Pittsburgh is how the city of Pittsburgh is run. It is made up of the Mayor, the City Council, and other important groups. Most of these offices are located in the Pittsburgh City-County Building. The city's government gets its power from the state of Pennsylvania. This means it follows rules set by the state for cities like Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh's City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is a group of nine people. These nine people help make decisions for the city. Each member is chosen by voters from one of nine different areas, called districts. They are elected through a system called plurality voting. This means the person who gets the most votes in their district wins the election.

Watching Pittsburgh's Money

Pittsburgh's money matters are watched by a group called the Pittsburgh Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. This group is chosen by the state of Pennsylvania. Their job is to keep an eye on how the city spends its money. They make sure everything is handled correctly.