Councilmember

Erika Strassburger

District 8 · Serving since 2022

Councilmember Details

District: District 8
Serving Since: 2022
Attendance: 98% as of Oct 13, 2026
2026 Non-routine bills sponsored: 10

Contact

Phone: 412-255-2133
Email: district8@pittsburghpa.gov
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District 8

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Sponsored Legislation

211 records list this councilmember as a sponsor.

File	Title	Status	Sponsor	Body	Agenda
2022-0522	Ordinance Amending TITLE 6: CONDUCT, ARTICLE I: REGULATED RIGHTS AND ACTIONS by creating a new CHAPTER 620: Protection of Reproductive Health Care Services Providers from Out- of-State Investigation or Prosecution for Providing Legal Abortion Care.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Bobby Wilson, Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2022-0489	WHEREAS, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the first comprehensive law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in all programs or activities of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2022-0324	Declares May 6, 2022 to be “Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Staff Appreciation Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2022-0270	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article X: Rental of Residential Housing, by amending in its entirety Chapter 781: Residential Housing Rental Permit Program. (Public Hearing held 5/19/22)Ordinance	Passed Finally	Theresa Kail-Smith, Bobby Wilson, Deborah L. Gross, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2022-0201	WHEREAS, since its founding in 1888, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) has activated and advanced the potential of youth and placed them on a path toward great futures. BGCWPA’s programming offers young people the opportunity to cultivate skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) that will lead to family-sustaining careers in emerging fields, participate in the arts and express themselves creatively, learn and play sports, boost their self- esteem, academic abilities, and professional skills, and build courage and positive values; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2022-0176	WHEREAS, Andy Henderson is a lifelong Pittsburgher; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2022-0078	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 179H: Commission on Infrastructure Asset Reporting and Investment.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, Anthony Coghill	Committee on Public Works	Not agendized
2022-0077	Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 118: Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, by adding § 118.03: Infrastructure Asset ReportingOrdinance	Passed Finally	Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, Anthony Coghill	Committee on Public Works	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
2021-2347	WHEREAS, Mary Frances Cooper has been, over the last thirteen years, a guiding star for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bruce A. Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members	City Council	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
2021-2227	Resolution authoring the Mayor, City Clerk and/or Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts, or Agreement or Agreements with Preservica Inc. for public access and digital preservation software for the Records Management Division. Total cost not to exceed $64,100 over five years.Resolution	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger	Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management	Not agendized
2021-2197	WHEREAS, Alan “Mal” Mallinger was born August 17, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-2196	WHEREAS, Kyle Abraham was born August 14, 1977, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	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
2021-2164	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article I: Public Rights-of-Way, Chapter 416: Obstructions, by adding new definitions and amending permitting requirements for construction activities, encroachments and minor encroachments.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger	Committee on Public Works	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
2021-2015	Resolution directing the Bureau of Police to take immediate steps to improve its data collection and the publication thereof in such a manner that meets specific disaggregation criteria, making any necessary and appropriate changes to its internal operating procedures to comply with the contents of this Resolution.Resolution	Passed Finally	Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger	Committee on Public Safety Services	Not agendized
2021-2014	WHEREAS, the aim of Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day is to raise awareness about the importance of clean air and water, safe food and consumer products, healthy environments, and stable climates to children’s health and development; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1953	WHEREAS, many child care programs have operated their business with razor-thin margins, which are now significant losses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1916	WHEREAS, this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Opening of the Elizabethan Herb and Shakespeare Garden; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1811	WHEREAS, Ruth Sacks was born in Pittsburgh on August 27, 1921; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	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
2021-1705	WHEREAS, Tasso Katselas was born July 15, 1927 to two Greek immigrants, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1641	WHEREAS, the ties that bind immigrant families to Pittsburgh are part of the fabric of our city. During Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate the many and varied contributions of immigrants who came to this country to work hard and give a better life to their children; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1589	WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community’s fight for equal dignity in the eyes of the law has spanned decades in the US; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1586	Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 477: Permits and Fees, Section 477.01: Park Permit Procedures, Section 477.02: Fees for Swimming Pools, Golf Course, Skating Rinks and Other Recreational Facilities, so as to give priority to City residents for park facility rentals.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus	Committee on Urban Recreation	Not agendized
2021-1583	WHEREAS, Lawrence Gerson, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975 and founded Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic in 1977 as a family veterinary practice, providing care primarily for cats and dogs; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1534	WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have exacerbated already high levels of poverty in the region due to extractive industry practices of absentee corporations, while systemic racism and mass incarceration create ongoing barriers to employment, opportunity and personal safety, and the consequences of changing climate are creating severe storms and flooding in the region; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1512	WHEREAS, Teen Mental Health Awareness Day is designed to raise awareness that mental health is essential for teens; and that mental health issues deserve to be treated as health issues, with care and compassion; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1460	Resolution proclaiming Pittsburgh City Council’s intent to introduce an ordinance placing limitations on the use of single-use plastic bags within the City of Pittsburgh.Resolution	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger	Committee on Land Use and Economic Development	Not agendized
2021-1420	WHEREAS, according to data of reported crashes compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 4,099 pedestrians and 1,003 bicyclists were injured in crashes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2019; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Deborah L. Gross, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1419	WHEREAS, in 1594 the world’s first documented arbor plantation festival was held in Mondoñedo, Spain at the site of Alameda de Los Remedios , where plantings of lime and horse-chestnut trees still take place today; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1416	Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative; Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add a Section 177A.11, LGBT Business Enterprises.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor	Committee on Finance and Law	Not agendized
2021-1402	WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution took effect, lowering the universal voting age in America from 21 years to 18 years. Millions of young Americans were extended the right to vote, empowering more young people than ever before to help shape our country; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1400	WHEREAS, April 11, 2021 marks the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which, as amended, pronounces a national policy of Fair Housing for all without regard to identity under the protected classes of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status; mandating fair housing opportunities for all citizens; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1388	WHEREAS, Black Maternal Health Week was started by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance centering Black mothers to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift cultural paradigms for Black maternal health, rights, and justice; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1355	NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, Pittsburgh City Council denounces the attempts of state and federal legislators to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sports on the youth and collegiate level and urges sports programs, both youth and collegiate, within the state to adopt and support transgender inclusive policies for their teams. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Will of Council shall be sent to the Allegheny County delegation of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, the chairs and minority chairs of the State House and Senate Education Committees, Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega, Congressman Mike Doyle, Senator Pat Toomey, and Senator Bob Casey.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1236	WHEREAS, Rare Disease Day seeks to raise public awareness of rare diseases, mobilize public action, and urge elected officials and non-profit organizations to allocate research and funds to the many rare diseases that many patients live with; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2021-1101	WHEREAS, a report entitled “Murder and Extremism in the United States” issued by the Anti- Defamation League (ADL) revealed that in 2019, domestic extremists killed at least 42 people in 17 separate incidents nationwide, making that year the sixth deadliest on record since 1970, and the same report linked 90% and 81% of these murders to right-wing extremism and white supremacy, respectively; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor	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
2021-1035	WHEREAS, our nation’s climate crisis is becoming more apparent every year, with higher summer temperatures and severe storms here in Pennsylvania, wildfires out west, and hurricanes down south; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0892	125th Anniversary Proclamation for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine	Adopted	Bruce A. Kraus, Erika Strassburger, R. Daniel Lavelle, Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, 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
2020-0723	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call on the United States Congress to create a new National Infrastructure Bank by passing HR6422. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Will of Council shall be sent to the Allegheny County delegation of the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, the chairs and minority chairs of the State House and Senate Transportation Committees, Governor Tom Wolf, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Yassmin Gramian.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council	Adopted	Erika Strassburger, Deborah L. Gross, All Members	City Council	Not agendized
2020-0588	Resolution amending resolution 153 of 2019 to clarify the parties that will be entering into the Cooperation Agreement of Agreements relating to the shared operation and administration of the City of Pittsburgh Child Care Quality Fund.Resolution	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger, Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, Bruce A. Kraus	Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs	Not agendized
2020-0559	Ordinance providing for the general acceptance and authorization by the City of Pittsburgh of electronic signatures pursuant to the Electronic Transactions Act, 73 P.S. §§ 2260.101, et al, by amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, to include new Chapter 172 169A Electronic Signatures.Ordinance	Passed Finally	Erika Strassburger	Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management	Not agendized