District 7 has just completed the content of their new website which was launched January 31, 2012. Within it you will find up-to-date stories and links to media articles about the District and initiatives promoted by Councilman Dowd. You can also find media releases, upcoming events, District 7 projects, contacts for community groups and city offices, and reports that impact our neighborhoods.

Please take the time to peruse the new site, which is part of an ongoing effort to update all of the City’s web pages. The new address is district7.pittsburghpa.gov.

They have also taken this opportunity to feature photos unique to our neighborhoods and submitted to us from around the District. If you are a shutterbug and would like to see your work online, please submit your own photos for posting to district7@pittsburghpa.gov. All photos will be credited to the photographer.

The Allegheny County website has been updated with useful information about the new reassessment values (building information, comparables used, etc.) and a thorough list of Frequently Asked Questions. Click on this Allegheny County Website.

Dom Costa and Patrick Dowd will hold an informational event on the Allegheny County Property Appeal Process. The presentation will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the Morningside VFW Social Hall, 1820 Morningside Avenue.

The Finance Department of the city of Pittsburgh will educate homeowners about the Allegheny County property assessment appeal process and the impact this will have on the city of Pittsburgh property taxes. They will not be capable of addressing questions about individual assessments at this event.

For more information about the event, please contact my office at 412-361-2040.