Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek

Official Twitter page for the Office of Councilperson Dan Grzybek, serving Bethel Park, Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, and Upper St. Clair

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Thank you to everyone who came out to our third public hearing on reassessments this evening at CCAC's West Hills campus! I really appreciated how engaged everyone was and your questions and comments were highly valuable as we deliberate the process.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Last night I attended my first meeting as a member of the Air Pollution Control Advisory Committee. I was honored to be unanimously elected Vice Chair by my peers, and I look forward to serving in the role to continue to move Allegheny County's air quality in the right direction!

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Thank you President Naccarati-Chapkis for appointing me as Government Reform Chair as well as a member of the Health Committee! A full list of updated committee assignments is below.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@MKShipton @ACE_Innamorato I can explain this to you repeatedly, but I can't make you understand it. New construction is taxed at a significantly higher rate than older, non-reassessed properties, stifling development. Anti-windfall=lower millage at the same assessed value of new properties=less taxes.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Thank you to everyone who came out to our public hearing on reassessments last night in Monroeville! I greatly appreciated hearing all of your testimony and having the opportunity to answer questions. Our next public hearing will be June 16th at 5:30pm at CCAC West Hills.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@MKShipton @ACE_Innamorato Lol the value of the property doesn't go down just because they pay less in taxes. And no, they can't just appeal because they're paying their "true" value based on the spot assessment. Anti-windfall millage reduction is what causes their tax burden to go down.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@MKShipton @ACE_Innamorato No, the opposite. Right now, new development ends up overpaying in taxes because they are spot assessed upon completion of build. They're carrying more of the tax burden than they should be due to lack of a comprehensive countywide reassessment. This will lower their tax burden.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@Th3OthrGuy I think for other members of Council who haven't thought about reassessments it may substantially. For me, it's provided good information on how we should implant reassessments if the bill passes (like placing an easy to use calculator on the county website).

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@MKShipton @ACE_Innamorato Yes. It will absolutely spurn new development. Right now, new building is disincentivized because they are assessed after completion and pay a disproportionate share of taxes due to the lack of regular reassessments. This bill will lower those costs & increase incentive to build.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

@Th3OthrGuy To be honest, our first one didn't seem particularly fruitful, but during the one last night we had some really excellent back and forth where both council and the people who attended were able to get some really good information.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

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[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

13971-26 (Filiaggi & Grzybek — Yes) I co-sponsored this motion authorizing the Council President to provide for a 5th public hearing for countywide reassessments that will be held on July 20th at 5pm in the Gold Room of the County Courthouse. Passed unanimously. (6/6)

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Here is my summary of the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses, as is the prime sponsor of each item. All 15 members were present. (1/6)

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

13970-26 (Chief Executive - Budget) This ordinance is for issuing bonds not to exceed $335 million. The funds would primarily be used to pay down existing higher interest debt and would also be used for various capital projects. Referred to the Budget & Finance. (5/6)

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Congratulations to Councilmember Naccarati-Chapkis on being unanimously elected as the new Allegheny Council President, as well as being the first woman to ever serve in the role!

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Councilmember Catena has elected to relinquish his position as President of Allegheny County Council. As such, we will have an election for the vacant position during this Tuesday's meeting of County Council.

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

13957-26 (Chief Executive - Budget) This resolution amends the 2025 Capital Budget to reflect the proposed purchase of the Buncher building for the County Medical Examiner's office. Referred to the Committee on Budget & Finance. (12/12)

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

Here is my summary of the Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses, as is the prime sponsor of each item. All 15 members present. (1/12)

[Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek @ACDistrict5]

13956-26 (Chief Executive - Parks) This ordinance would authorize the continued use of County-owned real property in South Park by The Jurassic Alcove, Inc. as a dinosaur and paleontological education and entertainment center. Referred to the Committee on Parks. (11/12)