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Liv Bennett
for Allegheny County Council District 13
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LIV IN THE NEWS
Liv Bennett Allegheny County Councilwoman & Candidate for County Executive #34 on the 2023
Power of Diversity City & State Black 100 List: The Most Influential Black leaders in Pennsylvania Politics
and Beyond
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2023/02/2023-power-diversity-black-100/382752/
Allegheny County Councilwoman Liv Bennett Announces County Executive Campaign
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Olivia Bennett announces campaign for Allegheny County executive (wtae.com)
Olivia Bennett announces campaign for Allegheny County Executive – WPXI
2 past and present councilmembers join race for Allegheny County executive - CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Liv Bennett announces run for Allegheny County executive | 90.5 WESA
Liv Bennett announces candidacy for Allegheny County Executive | New Pittsburgh Courier
Allegheny Co. Councilor Bennett jumps into county executive race; vows progressive reforms - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Olivia Bennett enters county executive contest vowing to deliver on progressive reforms | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
Council Passes Independent Police Review Board Ordinance
In April of 2021 County Council passed legislation to create an Independent Police Review Board (IPRB). The goal of this board is to allow civilian oversight over police conduct. Initially this board would just cover the Allegheny County Police since this is the only police force that the County Council has authority over. The board is open for other municipalities to opt their police departments in. Councilwoman Bennett was a co-sponsor of this legislation.
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Allegheny County Council creates police review board | TribLIVE.com
Paid Sick Leave Passes in Allegheny County
In September 2021 Allegheny County Council passed paid sick leave. Councilwoman Bennett was a co-sponsor on this legislation.
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Allegheny County Workers Get Paid Sick Leave In Unanimous Council Vote, Ending More Than A Year Of Debate | 90.5 WESA
Allegheny County Bans Hairstyle Discrimination
In October 2020 Allegheny County Council, voted unanimously to ban hairstyle discrimination. The county joins a growing movement across the country to provide protections over hairstyles, as Black Americans are often targeted for natural-hair styles like locks, plaits, or twists. Councilwoman Bennett was a co-sponsor of this legislation
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Pittsburgh and Allegheny County pass bills banning hairstyle discrimination | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)
County Council Deems Racism A Public Health Crisis In Party-Line Vote
In May of 2020 Allegheny County Council, voted to deem Racism a Public Health Crisis. The legislation includes several recommendations that would have the county put racial equity at the forefront of policies and procedures, boost diversity among personnel, and intensify outreach efforts in communities of color. Councilwoman Bennett was a co-sponsor of this legislation
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County Council Deems Racism A Public Health Crisis In Party-Line Vote | 90.5 WESA
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