Thread by @MayorEdGainey

CommUnity. It's New Year's Eve. Going through my camera roll from 2022 and wanted to share some memories with you. We got a lot done, and it's all because of you.

Thank you @Pittsburgh, together we are creating a safe, welcome, and thriving city for all 🧵

We started January with an interfaith day of prayer and my inauguration as @Pittsburgh's 61st Mayor

I’m proud of the fact that I have put together the most diverse administration in the history of our great — more voices from impacted communities means we are better able to serve all of Pittsburgh.

I participated in @CitiParks annual Mascot Skate

(Join the 2023 event on January 14, pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/skati…)

Then, the Fern Hollow Bridge Collapsed.

https://twitter.com/MayorEdGainey/status/1609227201333063681?s=20&t=iQAgREBZCiuQZ5elkDs8UQ

We rallied with @pghsbuxunited workers, because Pittsburgh will always be a Union Town ✊🏿

We hosted meetings in the communities where they would have the most impact to make sure that the people were always involved and leading the process of building a city for all

I unveiled the Pittsburgh Plan for Peace — a person-centered, public health-based approach to public safety.

It is a plan that calls for a police force that prioritizes community policing and addresses violence as a public health crisis that is treatable and preventable.

We rallied with thousands at a youth-led protest in support of a free and independent Ukraine 🇺🇦

I presented proclamations and honored @Pittsburgh legends like Aaron Donald, Franco Harris, Alma "Speed" Fox, and Celeste Scott because we are the City of Champs — and we should always recognize it.

We hosted neighborhood walking tours to meet Pittsburghers where they are, learn from them, and build partnerships that allow us to create creative and bold solutions to the problems at hand.

Thanks to my incredible wife, @FirstLadyofPGH, The Mayor's Office hosted countless pieces of incredible and diverse artwork featuring @Pittsburgh's own talent

Part of serving the people means bringing government directly to them. I am thankful that this year we hosted many community meetings to meet residents where they are and create new opportunities for Pittsburghers to get involved in the future of our City.

I knew that as Mayor my office might be on Grant Street, but my work would be in these neighborhoods.

This year, I brought my team, city departments, and services into the community to provide support and deliver results like we did in Homewood

Pittsburgh hosted hundreds of thousands of people downtown to safely celebrate our rich culture and diversity (Pride, Juneteenth, etc)and feature our increible sporting events (Pittsburgh Marathon).

This is how we build a safe, welcome, and thriving city for every Pittsburgher.

We welcomed new neighbors with naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, because immigrants always have added to the rich and vibrant cultures that make up @Pittsburgh — and they always will.

I signed historic Inclusionary Zoning legislation into law to create inclusive growth by embracing stronger policy tools to provide safe, affordable housing for all. This historic legislation was only possible because of Councilwoman @DebGrossPGH and countless community activists

I visited every @PghPolice Zone to meet the rank-and-file and talk about how we can reimagine public safety and create a safe @Pittsburgh for all. In addition, we started the work to bring on two new police classes.

We celebrated our children and childcare providers. We opened new playgrounds and a new pool. When we have safe and accessible spaced for our children to grow, we can create pathways to prosperity so they can thrive.

I created roundtables with leaders in Pittsburgh's tech industry — and specifically brought together Black Tech Leaders who have been kept out for far too long — to create pathways for Pittsburghers to thrive in our new eds and meds economy.

We rebuilt connections with @PPSnews this year to create new opportunities for our children to thrive right here in @Pittsburgh. From book bag giveaways to Dr. Wayne Walters' selection as the new superintendent, I was proud to partner with PPS to create a more thriving city.

We celebrated and learned from our frontline workers in @PGHDPW, @PLIpgh, @PghDOMI, and @PLANPGH to build greater interdepartmental partnerships to better serve the public and deliver better quality, more efficient results for all of Pittsburgh.

We honored @Pittsburgh's rich and diverse art and culture history — including the grand opening of the Historic August Wilson House and the groundbreaking of the National Negro Opera Co. restoration. Our arts and culture scene is thriving — and reflects our incredible diversity.

I stood up for Reproductive Justice, and will continue to do so every single day, because abortion is healthcare and healthcare is a human right.

@Pittsburgh @TheNextPGH @gainey_ed We had some fun in the Sun this summer with Pittsburgh's children

@Pittsburgh @TheNextPGH @gainey_ed We launched Pittsburgh's Pathways to Prosperity Initiative with @PPSnews — a new workforce development partnership between the City of @Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools to prepare our children to thrive right here in our great city.

@Pittsburgh @TheNextPGH @gainey_ed @PPSnews We got to work creating a safe city for everyone by doing the long-term work of creating real opportunities for our kids, by giving them hope and a promise of a better tomorrow. We launched the Youth Civic Leadership Academy — a paid program where participants get college credit.

@Pittsburgh @TheNextPGH @gainey_ed @PPSnews We got to work training the next generation of Fire Fighters with the first-ever Pittsburgh Girls’ Fire Camp. Every young girl in Pittsburgh should know that she can do anything she wants — I'm proud of this program because it will help us end the gender-gap in @PghFireFighters.

I joined Federal Highway Administration Acting Administrator Pollack and local advocates to announce a RAISE grant to the City of Pittsburgh for the New Pathways to Equity project. This $11.3 Million grant will help revitalize the Hill.

On Labor Day I joined with leaders from across PA to champion our incredible workers who make everything happen. Pittsburgh is a Union Town, and we showed up to prove it again this year.

And then my family and I went viral with this picture of President @JoeBiden.

I welcomed the world to Pittsburgh for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum. We will lead the world in a just transition to green energy — and it starts with community-led solutions.

We brought government — and Jobs — to the people by having our HR department out and about at community events. Join our team at pghjobs.net

We hosted community meetings on the budget and our police chief search — including specific PPS ones — to make sure that the People of Pittsburgh were actively engaged in the process. This is how we make decisions that are best for the people, by listening always.

We returned to the northside when there were concerns about safety to talk about how we were implementing our Plan for Peace — and how residents can get involved. Only together can we create a safe, welcome, and thriving city for all.

We brought in the holiday cheer with volunteer events to help those facing food insecurity, with a spectacular & safe Light Up Night, and with the return of the in person Gingerbread House competition.

The Westinghouse Bulldogs Returned to the State Championship and played an incredible season.

Throughout the year I had the honor of presiding over @PghPublicSafety promotion and graduation ceremonies. These brave individuals do everything they can every single day to keep our city safe. We owe them a debt of gratitude every day.

Finally, I hosted my last press conference of 2022 in the same spot we hosted our first — at DPW Division 3 — with the brave men and women who keep our roads safe during the storms. Throughout the year I learned from many people, but the people on the ground is always the best.

Thank you @Pittsburgh! It is an honor to serve as your Mayor. Let's Go Get It in 2023!