Pittsburgh Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor is prepared to be sworn into office in less than four days, but before that happens, he shares what he believes are the most pressing items he must address after taking office.They include the city budget, the overrun fleet of first responder and public works vehicles, and infusing the city government with new energy, while maintaining long-time stalwarts who know the intricacies of running government.”Looking internally at our fleet and supporting our public safety departments, all of them, knowing that their equipment is breaking down, to and from calls,” O’Connor told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Thursday. “We have a lot of capital things we have to improve on, but also looking at our operations, and making sure money is going where it’s supposed to be going.”O’Connor also places a great deal of emphasis on elevating Pittsburgh’s status globally, for business and attracting new residents. “Putting Pittsburgh back on the world stage again, talking to companies worldwide about why are you not coming to Pittsburgh? How do we turn that tide that Pittsburgh is open for business,” O’Connor said. Corey O’Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Pitsburgh on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor is prepared to be sworn into office in less than four days, but before that happens, he shares what he believes are the most pressing items he must address after taking office.

They include the city budget, the overrun fleet of first responder and public works vehicles, and infusing the city government with new energy, while maintaining long-time stalwarts who know the intricacies of running government.

“Looking internally at our fleet and supporting our public safety departments, all of them, knowing that their equipment is breaking down, to and from calls,” O’Connor told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Thursday. “We have a lot of capital things we have to improve on, but also looking at our operations, and making sure money is going where it’s supposed to be going.”

O’Connor also places a great deal of emphasis on elevating Pittsburgh’s status globally, for business and attracting new residents.

“Putting Pittsburgh back on the world stage again, talking to companies worldwide about why are you not coming to Pittsburgh? How do we turn that tide that Pittsburgh is open for business,” O’Connor said.

Corey O’Connor will be sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Pitsburgh on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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