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
2022-0065	Resolution amending Resolution number 863 of 2018, entitled “adopting and approving the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program” by transferring remaining funds from the James Street Step Reconstruction project to the North Side Christian Health Center ($90,220.54).Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2022-0049	Resolution amending Resolution number 951 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 768 of 2009, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2022-0048	Resolution amending Resolution number 950 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 675 of 2008, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2022-0012	Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding a new Chapter 610 entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge,” to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the customer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2344	Resolution further amending Resolution number 768 of 2009, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget” by transferring $4,192.37 of remaining funds from two District 1 specific capital projects to East Ohio Streetscape planning and design.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2343	Resolution further amending Resolution number 675 of 2008, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget” by transferring $45,807.63 from West Ohio Street Bridge to East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2230	Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding a new Chapter 610 entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge,” to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the customer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions. (Post Agenda held 12/17/21)Ordinance	Died due to expiration of legislative council session	Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, Bobby Wilson, Corey O'Connor	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2200	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2185	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 651 Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, Bruce A. Kraus	Committee on Human Resources	Not agendized
2021-2174	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article One: Administration, Chapter 503: Enforcement and Control, by adding a new section, Section 503.17: “Equitable and Fair Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws.”Ordinance	Passed Finally	Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, Bruce A. Kraus, Bobby Wilson, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger	Committee on Public Safety Services	Not agendized
2021-2101	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances in multiple locations with provisions related to lead safety and mitigation in order to reduce, and thereby mitigate the health risks of, exposure of City residents, and particularly young children, to lead (Pb) hazards.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Deborah L. Gross, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-2100	WHEREAS October 24th through 30th, 2021 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Deborah L. Gross, Bobby Wilson	City Council	Not agendized
2021-2016	An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 198: Campaign Finance Regulations so as to permit the use of funds held by a candidate committee for childcare expenses.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, R. Daniel Lavelle, Deborah L. Gross, Bruce A. Kraus, Theresa Kail-Smith, Bobby Wilson, Anthony Coghill	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2021-1984	WHEREAS, Olivia “Liv” Bennett, member of the Allegheny County Council and beloved community activist, has been awarded the Getting it Done Award from Run for Something in recognition of her outstanding service to the people of Allegheny County; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1877	Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Six (“conduct”), Article III (“Dogs, Cats and Other Animals”), Chapter 633 (“Dogs and Cats”), by adding a new Section 633.25, prohibiting the declawing of cats.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, Anthony Coghill	Committee on Public Safety Services	Not agendized
2021-1809	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One Administrative, Article XI Human Resources, Chapter 189 Leaves of Absence, Section 189.02 Loss of Pregnancy by adding language to establish fully paid bereavement leave for every City employee who experiences pregnancy loss.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, Erika Strassburger, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess	Committee on Human Resources	Not agendized
2021-1782	Authorizes Stonewall Alliance to conduct small games of chance.Small Games of Chance · routine, small-games-of-chance	Adopted	Bobby Wilson	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1781	WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton, Sr. was a dedicated softball and baseball coach on the Northside from 1978 through 2014; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1730	Resolution amending Resolution No. 291 of 2021, entitled “providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through H: A: 1642 Worthington, B: 0 Gopher, C: 0 Kilbourne, D: 964 Manton, E: 0 Industry, F: 1031 Woods Run, G: 3251 Central, H: 1703 Termon” as to add item H: 1703 Termon.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2021-1721	An Ordinance providing for special conditions for the operation and use of Paid Sick Leave under the Paid Sick Days Act during and due to the crisis presented by COVID-19 through inclusion in the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances of Chapter 626B: Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2021-1708	Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that Cerise Place 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	Not agendized
2021-1661	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 41 of 2020, amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title VI-Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Action, Chapter 626A-Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave, amending the Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance [to expire upon termination of the federal Proclamation 9994 of National Emergency Concerning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic].Ordinance	Died due to expiration of legislative council session	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2021-1566	WHEREAS, the “First Freitag” sidewalk market and party will occur on East Ohio Street in the Deutschtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s Northside, from 3:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. every first Friday of this summer, on June 4, July 2, and August 6, 2021; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1480	Authorizes Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association to conduct small games of chance.Small Games of Chance · routine, small-games-of-chance	Adopted	Bobby Wilson	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1234	WHEREAS, pet ownership in the United States of America has more than tripled since the 1970s, and as of 2021, pets provide companionship to more than 85 million American households; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1087	Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -- Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 116: Department of Public Safety, to add a new subsection, § 116.17 - “Prohibition on the Execution of ‘No-Knock’ Warrants”, by requiring all City police officers, when executing any warrant, to physically knock and announce the presence of police before entering a premises.” (Executive Session held 2/1/21)Ordinance	Died due to expiration of legislative council session	Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor	Committee on Public Safety Services	Not agendized
2020-0975	WHEREAS, 1 in every 5 Pittsburgh residents is food insecure, meaning they lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health, and low income and people of color are especially vulnerable. For children, food insecurity poses long-lasting threats to physical and social health including increased likelihood of hospitalization, anemia, developmental impairments, behavioral problems, and difficulty in school; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0847	WHEREAS lead, the metal (Pb), is a neurotoxin that enters the body through contact with lead- containing paint, dust, soil and drinking water; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Corey O'Connor, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0810	Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” by transferring a total of [$20,000] $17,889.98 of War Memorials capital funding from District 1 Neighborhood Needs to City Planning.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2020-0809	WHEREAS, German American Heritage Month has been celebrated since October of 1987, and is now a national holiday celebrated in the month of October; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0785	WHEREAS, the 25th Annual Fineview Step Challenge, hosted by the Fineview Citizens Council (FCC), will take place on Saturday, October 10; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0653	WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ("P-G") is presently embroiled in a labor dispute that could culminate in the first strike in its 234-year history and spell the end of the major daily newspaper in our City, an iconic daily so venerable it reported on the adoption of the U.S. Constitution; andWill of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, Theresa Kail-Smith	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0602	WHEREAS, Lillian Rausch, née Abel was born on August 13, 1920; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0601	WHEREAS, Sarah Jean Herbert was a lifelong Pittsburgher and community-minded citizen of the Spring Garden neighborhood, a graduate of Latimer Junior High School and Allegheny High School; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0566	WHEREAS, Ambassador Samantha Jane Power has devoted her life to advancing human rights and freedom; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bobby Wilson, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0339	Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” by transferring a total of $70,669.69 from multiple projects within District 1 Neighborhood Needs to District 1 DPW Projects.Resolution	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2020-0307	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices, Section §659.03 Unlawful Housing Practices and Section §659.04 Unlawful Public Accommodation Practices to prohibit housing and public accommodation discrimination based on perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status and perceived or actual preferred language.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, R. Daniel Lavelle	Committee on Human Resources	Not agendized
2020-0251	Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of Finance to, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, take appropriate and necessary actions to negotiate and secure lines of credit for the purpose of maintaining and supporting continuous operations during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic.Resolution	Passed Finally	Corey O'Connor, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, Theresa Kail-Smith, Bruce A. Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2020-0219	WHEREAS, We as local leaders recognize that economic security is fundamental to public health and that we are only as healthy as those most vulnerable, least economically secure, and least covered by our social services. Thus we must do all we can to keep people secure enough to take care of themselves and endure a quarantine or treatment if required; andWill of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Corey O'Connor, Theresa Kail-Smith	City Council	Not agendized