Statement by Franco Dok Harris about the Mayor’s Closed-Door Appointment Processes

In response to the refusal of the Mayor to disclose volunteer applicants to fill the district 2 school board seat and the appointment of 12 of 21 Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Review Commission members without any public process;  Independent candidate for Mayor Franco “Dok” Harris releases the following statement:

As other local and state governments, throughout this great country embrace fair and open processes as well as clarity in all government dealings, the current Mayoral administration stands out by championing an opaque, “back-room deal” system of government.  The Mayor has consistently shown questionable judgment when the people of Pittsburgh are not looking; I encourage him to try to win back the public trust by reversing this dangerous course of action and filling the positions in a clear, open, and transparent manner.   The residents of this city deserve to see how their government’s decisions impact their daily lives.  As Mayor, I am committed to establishing good government processes and ensuring that every Pittsburgher has the opportunity to be involved in the leadership of our great city.

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