Gainey and O’Connor Turn to UPMC Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles and Tight City Budget

Mayors have struggled to secure funding from tax-exempt entities, and candidates for the upcoming election assert it’s crucial to address dwindling city funds. Mayor Ed Gainey previously vowed to ensure UPMC contributes fairly, but with little progress and a tightening budget, his Democratic primary opponent, Corey O’Connor, criticizes Gainey's results. O’Connor aims for a balanced approach to engage nonprofits effectively, while Gainey defends his strategy, highlighting ongoing discussions with UPMC and other entities for potential agreements on contributions. The city's financial future hinges on these negotiations.