Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, County Councilor Allegheny County - District 8

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(Braddock, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Monroeville, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pitcairn, Plum, Rankin, Swissvale, Trafford, Turtle Creek, Wall, Wilmerding)

Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis is the Democratic candidate running for re-election to the Allegheny County Council, representing the citizens of District 8. She believes our county is strongest when we all have access to

• affordable and safe housing,

• economic development opportunities,

• quality education and afterschool programs,

• and a healthy and sustainable environment.

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Michelle will continue to be an advocate for all of District 8, including the areas that many believe have been left behind. 

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Michelle has served on Allegheny County Council since January 2022. During this time, she has served as Chair of the Appointment Review and Public Safety Committees. She is also a member of the following Allegheny Council Committees: Assessment Practices, Executive Committee, Health and Human Services, Housing and Homelessness, Information Technology and Process Improvement, Parks, Sustainability and Green Initiatives. Michelle is excited to serve in her new role as a member of the Allegheny County Housing Advisory Committee.

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Michelle was born and raised in Allegheny County. Growing up in Wilkins Township, she attended Turtle Creek High School for three years and was part of the first graduating class of Woodland Hills High School. The daughter of a police chief and school superintendent, Michelle followed in her parents’ footsteps by choosing a path focused on public service to the community.

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As executive director of a statewide nonprofit, Michelle has spent the last 15 years providing community programs that address environmental harms while advocating for solutions that better protect public health. She has used this expertise to work closely with the Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Economic Development, PA Dept of Education, PA Dept of Health, PA Dept of Human Services, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Housing and Urban Development, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michelle regularly champions issues ranging from lead exposure in our communities to air quality concerns, in addition to meetings with state and federal legislators to enact policies that protect children in schools and child care centers from environmental harms.

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Previously, Michelle worked for 14 years at Western Pennsylvania Conservancy where she oversaw the protection of rare, threatened, and endangered species and natural areas, including the addition of the state’s newest state park – Erie Bluffs – as well as additions to Allegheny County’s North Park (land acquisition) and South Park (easement needed for public access).

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For more than 25 years, Michelle has been a passionate advocate and leader, creating thriving communities. This includes working on legislative priorities that protect the public at the local, state and federal levels of government.

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Michelle is married to David Chapkis and they have three children: Sofia, Dominic and Julia. She has lived in Plum Borough since 1999. Michelle received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and certificate from Leadership Pittsburgh. She has represented her community by serving on numerous boards and committees including a number of  community and leadership groups, including the following:

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Plum Borough Zoning Hearing Board | Chair (current)

Plum Comprehensive Plan | Member

Plum Girls Volleyball | Treasurer (past - 8 years)

Plum Borough School District PTA/Plum High School PSSO | Member (past - 17 years)

St. Bernadette/Christ the Divine Parish | Lector (past - 12 years)

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