In the late hours of Election Day, Bill Peduto was the champion of Pittsburgh. By 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, during Peduto’s election night party, the 49-year-old held a wrestling championship belt, given to him by an audience member, high over his head in triumph. It signified that he had finally won, and that the race was over. The election, considered a foregone conclusion by … Continue reading Clean Sweep: Peduto wins mayoral election
By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Les Ludwig believes he will be Pittsburgh’s mayor following Tuesday’s election. The independent candidate on the ballot who needed 1,500 signatures for the right to compete in what could end up being a lopsided race is running on a platform that addresses issues in education, taxation and racism. Though he lacks Democratic nominee Bill Peduto’s political experience, Ludwig … Continue reading Meet the candidates- Les Ludwig: Eliminate taxation
By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor Many seats were left unfilled at what were scheduled to be the first two mayoral candidate debates on Monday and Tuesday. “I don’t need the microphone,” Democratic candidate Bill Peduto said on Tuesday at The Car Barn, Hazelwood’s Senior Center. “There have been so few debates, I still have my voice unlike in the primary [election].” The first event … Continue reading Off to the Races: Forums fail to draw voters
By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor This past weekend marked the start of the fall mayoral campaign in Pittsburgh. The race to the election on Nov. 5 continues with the nominees vying for the spot left by current mayor Luke Ravenstahl. Looking to fill Ravenstahl’s position is Democratic Councilman Bill Peduto, who hosted a campaign kickoff event at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers building in … Continue reading Off to the Races: Candidates prepare for November election
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