Endorsements
Erika Strassburger is proudly supported by:
Penn Environment
“When it comes to protecting our environment, there’s no one better than Erika,” stated David Masur, PennEnvironment Executive Director. “For nearly a decade, Erika put her money where her mouth is when it comes to protecting our environment and health–now, and for our kids and future generations.”
Clean Water Action
“Clean Water Action is proud to endorse Erika for Pittsburgh City Council, District 8,” said Steve Hvozdovich, Pennsylvania Campaigns Director. “Erika is the only candidate in the race who combines a deep understanding of the environmental issues facing Pittsburgh with deep understanding of how to navigate city government to achieve solutions to these issues.”
Shadyside Chamber of Commerce
Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ
Erika “has already been out there helping our members, fighting on behalf of our members on various campaigns,” said Sam Williamson, Western Pennsylvania district director at Local 32BJ.
Pittsburgh Firefighters Local 1
Her ability to work collaboratively with the employees of Pittsburgh, the working men and women who are the heart of this City, shows that she is a person who can listen and recognize the issues that matter.
Fraternal Order of Professional Paramedics Local 1
“We confidently recommend Erika Strassburger for the position of City Councilwoman of District 8. Erika has dedicated herself to public service and has served as former Councilman Dan Gilman’s Chief of Staff, working diligently to better our neighborhoods and quality of life for the residents of our great City.”
Sheet Metal Workers Local 12
Iron Workers Local Union No 3
Laborers’ District Council of Western Pennsylvania
Mayor Bill Peduto
I have had the experience of working with Erika on critical neighborhood and citywide initiatives for nearly a decade. For four years Erika led PennEnvironment and worked directly with me on several citywide initiatives to protect our environment and create a sustainable future for Pittsburgh. There has never been a candidate with her expertise in environmental issues to run for City Council.
Former Councilman Dan Gilman
Erika earned my support and my vote through her commitment to service, her experience, her qualifications, and her progressive values.
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
Council President Bruce A. Kraus
Councilwoman Theresa Kail Smith
“I proudly endorse Erika Strassburger for City Council, District 8. Erika is a strong independent woman dedicated to her community. She is often the first person in to work and the last to leave, often to head out to a community event or meeting. She works extremely hard and cares passionately about making our city a better place for everyone.”
Councilwoman Deb Gross
Councilman Corey O’Connor
Rep. Dan Frankel
“I’ve known Erika as a dedicated public servant for years, and I can say confidently she is the kind of elected official this district wants. She is smart and attentive, she’s fair and independent, she works incredibly hard on the smallest details of constituent needs and the big picture policy ideas. As the State Representative for Squirrel Hill and other overlapping communities with City Council District 8, my office routinely partnered with Erika for the last four years to address complicated issues. She is the kind of partner I want on City Council to make sure we make Pittsburgh a city that is moving forward in a way that benefits everyone.”