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As referenced from the Allegheny County website:

 

"Allegheny County Council is the legislative branch of our county government. The council is made up of  fifteen elected officials – thirteen district representatives and two at-large (county-wide) members. Members are elected for staggered four-year terms.

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Powers and duties of the council include: approving and amending legislation submitted by either the County Executive or a Council member, annually adopting a balanced county budget, permitting use of county land, levying taxes and fees, and confirming or rejecting appointments for county agencies and authorities."

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For more information on County Council, here is the link to the Home Rule Charter.

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District 8 Communities: Braddock, East Pittsburgh, East McKeesport, Monroeville, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pitcairn, Plum, Rankin, Swissvale, Trafford, Turtle Creek, Wall, Wilmerding