About
Mayor-
Elect
O’Connor

A lifelong Pittsburgher, Corey O’Connor grew up in Squirrel Hill, attended East Hills Elementary, and earned his degree in early childhood education from Duquesne University. He began his career working on community development for Congressman Mike Doyle before entering public service himself.

Elected to Pittsburgh City Council in 2011, Corey represented District 5 for more than a decade, focusing on community revitalization, public health, and equity. His legislative achievements include authoring the City’s Paid Sick Days Act, advancing affordable housing, passing common-sense gun reforms, and securing record investments in early childhood education and neighborhood infrastructure.

In 2022, Corey was elected Allegheny County Controller, where he prioritized transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. He led audits and investigations that exposed inefficiencies, uncovered unused public funds, and strengthened ethics and pension protections.

In 2025, Corey O’Connor was elected the 62nd Mayor of Pittsburgh. As Mayor-Elect, he is preparing to lead a city government focused on service, equity, and results - strengthening neighborhoods, improving delivery of city services, and building a more resilient and inclusive Pittsburgh for all residents.

He lives in Point Breeze with his wife, Katie, their two children, Molly and Emmett, and their dogs, Tippy and Nova.