Shields Out of Mayoral Race

The President of the Pittsburgh City Council says he will not run for Mayor. Council President Doug Shields had been contemplating a run but announced today that he feels he can better serve the city in his roll as council member. He says, “In these difficult economic times, we have serious financial and governance issues to work through. As we face these many challenges, I believe that leading Council is how I can best serve the city. “ Shields went on to say, “What the citizens in Pittsburgh most need is a productive common agenda, not a divisive political campaign. I pledge to continue working in the best interests of the people who elected me." Hill District Attorney Carmen Robinson is the only announced candidate other than Mayor Luke Ravenstahl but Councilman Patrick Dowd says he is also considering a run.