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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

What Can a Lame Duck Mayor Do?

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary but still has seven months left to lead Pittsburgh. He could get busy cementing his legacy and setting himself up for the next big thing, or sit back and take a breather knowing he's already made history. TribLive's Julia Burdelski joins us to talk through the possibilities, including whether Gainey could still make headway on his affordable housing plans. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: Centre County Highway Revolt Fulton Commons Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary but still has seven months left to lead Pittsburgh. He could get busy cementing his legacy and setting himself up for the next big thing, or sit back and take a breather knowing he's already made history. TribLive's Julia Burdelski joins us to talk through the possibilities, including whether Gainey could still make headway on his affordable housing plans. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: Centre County Highway Revolt Fulton Commons Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary but still has seven months left to lead Pittsburgh. He could get busy cementing his legacy and setting himself up for the next big thing, or sit back and take a breather knowing he's already made history....

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