Councilmember

Bobby Wilson

District 1 · Serving since 2020

Councilmember Details

District: District 1
Serving Since: 2020
Attendance: 97% as of Sep 9, 2026
2026 Non-routine bills sponsored: 10

Contact

Phone: (412) 255-2135
Email: district1@pittsburghpa.gov
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District 1

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Sponsored Legislation

189 records list this councilmember as a sponsor.

File	Title	Status	Sponsor	Body	Agenda
2026-0771	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places, to remove language providing an exception to parking prohibitions for the protection of a vehicle.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2026-0770	Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing DISTRICT 1 NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS by fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000.00) and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000.00).Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2026-0664	Updates residential permit parking in the Central Northside Community (Council District #1).Resolution · residential-parking-permit-program, template-summary	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2026-0603	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize and congratulate Destiny of Faith Church on the occasion of its 15th Anniversary and commends Reverend Dr. Brenda J. Gregg and the congregation for their continued service, leadership, and commitment to the Pittsburgh community.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2026-0438	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Partners For Quality for their continued dedication to providing impactful services to those in need and for being an active member in the community; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Saturday, May 9, 2026, to be Steel City Duck Derby Day here in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2026-0426	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, by creating a new Chapter 269: Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Construction or Adaptive Reuse of Buildings on Pittsburgh’s Northside. (Public Hearing held 6/22/26)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2026-0312	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five, Traffic, Article Seven, Parking, Chapter 543, Parking Meters and Chapter 549, Residential Parking Permit Program, to implement temporary enforcement and penalty provisions for specified areas during the NFL Draft.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2026-0311	Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of 9th Street, from Fort Duquesne Boulevard to Penn Avenue (heading North towards the Northside) be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure	Not agendized
2026-0310	Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of 7th Street, from Fort Duquesne Boulevard to Liberty Avenue be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure	Not agendized
2026-0238	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, March 10, 2026, to be “Central Outreach Wellness Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2026-0187	WHEREAS, Ronald Carter Jr. is a distinguished athlete and public servant whose career reflects excellence, leadership, and dedication both on and off the court; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2026-0180	Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2025-2250.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2026-0009	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures, to add Short-Term Rental use regulations. (Sent to the Planning Commission or a Report & Recommendation on 2/11/26) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 7/1/26)Ordinance	Held in Standing Committee	Deborah L. Gross, Anthony Coghill, Bobby Wilson	Commission - Planning Commission	Not agendized
2026-0008	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII Service Businesses, adding a new Chapter 768: Short-Term Rental Housing.Ordinance	Held in Standing Committee	Deborah L. Gross, Anthony Coghill, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2683	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the dedication, compassion, and care of Jerome Bettis and the Bus Stops Here Foundation team and celebrate their work to change the lives of children in Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 20, 2025, as “Jerome Bettis’ Bus Stops Here Foundation Day” here in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-2662	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and honors Marilyn and Frank Mance for their years of dedicated service, expresses deep gratitude for their compassion and leadership, and commends the lasting impact they have made on the lives of Pittsburgh residents; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to be “Marilyn and Frank Mance Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-2656	Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2025-2250.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2586	Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020 as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing TROY HILL CITIZENS by Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) and increasing CATAPULT GREATER PITTSBURGH by Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00), and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2583	Vacates 8th Street, from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd, the Northern portion of Maddock Place and an Unnamed Way, from 9th Street to its terminus.Resolution · street-vacation, template-summary	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure	Not agendized
2025-2545	Resolution authorizing the Council President to approve legal service requests made by individual Council Members, subject to limited delegation of authority.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-2471	Resolution transferring the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) within the 2025 Operating Budget Expenditures from Department of Finance - Debt Services, Interest to the Department of Public Works Bureau of Facilities - Property Services, Maintenance for playground upgrades.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-2396	WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA) was founded in October 1984 as a membership-based nonprofit organization with the mission of providing rowing and dragon boating programs for adults, youth, and adaptive athletes; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-2354	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 174A: The Pittsburgh Land Bank, by amending Section 174A.13: Policies and Procedures, Strategic Plan, and Annual Report, to modify the Pittsburgh Land Bank’s annual reporting deadline from December 31 of each year to 120 days following the end of the fiscal year.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2289	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Reel Q for forty years of extraordinary contributions to cinema, culture, and LGBTQ+ visibility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Friday, October 3, 2025, to be “Reel Q Film Festival Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-2288	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend the Fineview Citizens Council and the community of Fineview for thirty years of dedication and spirit through the Step Challenge; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Saturday, October 4, 2025, to be “Fineview Step Challenge Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-2267	Updates residential permit parking in the Central Northside community (Council District 1).Resolution · residential-parking-permit-program, template-summary	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2250	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, to add Retail: Tobacco, Inhalant, and Cannabinoids, to add specific requirements and conditional use application requirements. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report & recommendation on 10/15/25) (Report & recommendation received on 04/9/26) (Public Hearing held 05/26/26)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, R. Daniel Lavelle, Robert Charland, Erika Strassburger, Theresa Kail-Smith	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2165	Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2024-0959.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-2110	Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that Isabella Street, from Federal Street to Sandusky Street, in the neighborhood of North Shore, Twenty-Second Ward, be paved with asphalt from origin to terminus in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure	Not agendized
2025-2104	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article XVIII: Municipal Fleet, Chapter 493: Fleet Oversight, Section 493.01 through Section 493.06, to establish an Annual Fleet Investment and Efficiency Report requirement to promote responsible use of public funds and vehicle management.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology	Not agendized
2025-1957	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and celebrate the YMR Club for 150 years of continuous service, civic engagement, and community building; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares June 20, 2025, as “YMR Club Day” in honor of this historic milestone and the Club’s enduring contributions to civic life, social connection, and cultural enrichment in the Northside.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1937	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the importance of dementia and risk reduction awareness; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month here in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1911	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend the Allegheny Elks Lodge No. 339 for its unwavering commitment to civic engagement and service to others; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Saturday, June 14th, 2025, to be “Flag Day” here in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1901	Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2024-0959.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-1854	Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution entitled, "Resolution establishing a Task Force on Sustainable Funding for the Pittsburgh Land Bank to develop recommendations for long-term financial stability," by establishing a Steering Committee to serve as the core body of the Task Force.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Khari Mosley, Anthony Coghill	Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs	Not agendized
2025-1848	Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in Block 25-P, Lots 11 and 12, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (2608 Penn Avenue - Council District 1), to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of $1.00, contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of this property to a third party at no cost to the City.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs	Not agendized
2025-1770	Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 6: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 609: Weeds and Grass, by creating a new Section 609.08: Managed Natural Landscapes to allow for the planting and maintenance of managed natural landscapes by residents.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Barbara Warwick, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-1767	WHEREAS, since 1975 Partners For Quality (PFQ)has been providing administrative management services to numerous non-profit human service subsidiary agencies in Western Pennsylvania in areas such as Human Resources, staff training, Fiscal, I.T, Operations, Communications and Fundraising; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1766	WHEREAS, in 1872 Julius Sterling Morton, a newspaper editor and politician, established what would today be known as Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1722	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls on the Governor to enact Article IV, Section 20, declaring the state of litter and trash on the ground in Pittsburgh of such magnitude to constitute an emergency and render essential the Commonwealth's supplementation of municipal resources to remove trash debris from publicly- and privately-owned land and to restore public health in our most livable city.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Robert Charland, Anthony Coghill, Theresa Kail-Smith, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1691	Resolution transferring the amount of thirty-three thousand two hundred ninety-two dollars ($33,292.00) within the 2025 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Salaries & Wages, Regular to City Council Districts Employee Benefits for the purpose of tuition reimbursement.Resolution	Withdrawn	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-1675	Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, in the 23rd Ward, in the First (1st) Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sale.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-1667	Authorizes a City warrant payment to Mohammed Burny.Resolution · payment, routine, warrant	Withdrawn	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-1646	WHEREAS, Henry Reese was born and raised in Munhall, Pennsylvania, graduating from Munhall High School in 1967 before earning a degree in Humanities from the Johns Hopkins University, where he was inducted in Phi Beta Kappa, and later pursuing graduate studies at the State University of Buffalo; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1624	Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act to recommend approval or disapproval of Council Bill #2024-0959.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-1619	WHEREAS, Amy Stephenson was born on March 8, 1925, to parents Lawrence G. and Mary E. Humphries, attended Allegheny High School and graduated in 1942; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2025-1579	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article Two, Base Zoning Districts, Chapter 903, Residential Zoning Districts, to reduce required minimum lot sizes. (Public Hearing held 4/23/25)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, Barbara Warwick, Robert Charland	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2025-1545	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General, to add Inclusionary Zoning and Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, to add a sunset clause to 907.04.A IZ-O, Inclusionary Housing Overlay District; Article IV, Development Standards, to amend 915.07, Performance Points System; Article II, Base Zoning, Chapter 905 Special Purpose Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts; Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Chapter 909 Planned Development Districts; Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Chapter 913 Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in Use Table; Article VI, Development Standards; Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access; Chapter 916 Residential Compatibility Standards; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement; Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures. to remove minimum off-street parking from the Zoning Code; Article V Use Regulations; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Article IX Measurements and Definitions; Chapter 925, Measurements; and Chapter 926, Definitions. (Public Hearing held 9/10/25) (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 10/15/25)Ordinance	Held in Standing Committee	Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Robert Charland, Bobby Wilson	Commission - Planning Commission	Not agendized
2025-1452	Ordinance, entitled “Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter be amended and supplemented by adding a new Article 11: RIGHT TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS, WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AND STORM SEWER SYSTEMS, which restricts the lease and/or sale of the City’s water and sewer system to private entities?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Deborah L. Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Erika Strassburger, Barbara Warwick, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2025-1426	Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new section, “104. Amendments to Charter”, by prohibiting the use of the Home Rule Charter Amendment process to add duties or obligations beyond the lawful scope of the city’s authority." (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, R. Daniel Lavelle, Robert Charland, Anthony Coghill, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized