City Councilman Wants Commission To Oversee Use Of Stimulus Funds

Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto plans on creating a commission to provide city council with oversight and guidance on the city's use of stimulus funds. Peduto will introduce the legislation that calls for a 7 member panel next week and expects his bill to pass within a week. Peduto wants the commission to be made up of community members, engineers, economic development experts and an environmental representative. Peduto wants the commission to be formed by June 30th.