All about the mayor

By Shakira
 Why I wanted to become
mayor ?

• Why did you want to become

mayor. I wanted to become
mayor to help my community.
The economic conditions in the
city are similar to Third world
countries at 80% below the
federal poverty level.
 Did it take time?

• Yes, it took time. The most

important part was talking
to community members in
clubbing the youth and
business owners. About
ideas for the future.
 How many votes did you
have?
• How many votes did
you have? In the
primary election,
which was held in May
I won 58% of the vote
or 466 votes. In the
general election which
was held in November
I won 577 votes or
60% of the votes.
Most important part of
this election was
people came out and
supported me.
 We’re you happy when you
became the mayor?

• Yes, I am excited and

proud to be the voice of
the people. I represent
change. After nearly 30
years of depression.
Do you want to make Duquesne
a better place why or why not?

• Yes, I want to make Duquesne

a better place. I want our
children’s to have safe,& clean
places to play. I want better
quality of education, to be
provided, with better housing,
affordable housing , walkable
sidewalks, better access to
health care providers,
improved transportation
access to careers, and better
quality of life for all. And water.
 Before you became the mayor,
what did you want to do?
• I wanted to work for the
government. 10 years
working for the United
States House of
representatives, office
of congressman Mike
Doyle as a field
representative and
district caseworker.
Afterwards, I was
employed as a front
line manager and
contact service.
Representative for the
United States
Department of the
treasury.
 Is your job hard?
• At times, the job is hard. The city
of Duquesne charter has not
been updated since 1917. A
comprehensive plan for
development has not been
completed. There are no
standard operating policies or
procedures for departments
inside the city. The finances of
the city were not kept properly.
Just to name a few. Everyday, I
have to identify the wants versus
needs of the community, Make
sure the residences are safe,
And ensure the financial stability
of the city.
 What part of the community
do u take place in?
• As the Mayor I represent the city on
several community organizations for
example: Steel river, council of
government, congress of
Neighboring communities,
Duquesne partnerships, Duquesne
boys+girls club, Alumni, Pittsburgh
business exchange, Pittsburgh for
public transportation, Pennsylvania
Interfaith impact network, moms
Demand action, National association
for the advancement and color
people, McKea temple 322,
American legion, Urban league,
Partner for work, Duquesne
community day.
 How many years do u get to
be the mayor?

• The mayor terms is for 4 years

I have just entered into my
second year.
 How long have u been the
mayor?

• I was sworn into office on

January 2, 2018. I am the first
black woman and first black
persons to hold this position in
the city’s 128 years of
experience.