Groups Push Back On Pittsburgh’s Spending Plans For Federal COVID Relief Funding

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How should the city of Pittsburgh spend its federal COVID relief money? Many Pittsburghers and community groups say the planning process has not matched the moment.
The city received $335 million in aid.
The biggest portion of the funding will go towards making sure the city doesn’t have to lay off its first responders.
That leaves $10 million with only two public meetings to discuss how it should be spent. Many are calling for more housing