Harrisburg – Dec. 1, 2014 – State Sen. Jay Costa (D- Allegheny) said today that he was excited to begin serving citizens in the newly configured 43rd Senate District.
“As a result of reapportionment, all Senate districts in Pennsylvania were redrawn to adjust to changes in population,” Costa said. “The district was reconfigured within Allegheny County and includes the largest portion of the City of Pittsburgh as well as communities in the Steel Valley and the East Hills.”
The new district alignments took effect today.
Costa said that his local offices are well-positioned to serve the new areas of the district and build relationships just as he has done in municipalities that remain in the district. His district offices are located in Forest Hills, Carrick and Homestead.
“I am very proud of the constituent service that is provided by the staff in our district offices and how they reach out to solve problems,” Costa said. “I look forward to working with community leaders and building rapport with citizens in the new sections of our district.”
Costa said that he conducts many local events including town halls, shredding events, veterans outreach, flu shot clinics and provides specific services.
The district now includes Mt. Oliver and the following wards in the City of Pittsburgh: 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 29 and 31. Also included in the district are Munhall, Homestead, West Homestead, Whitaker, and Rankin in the Steel Valley. The East Hills communities are Oakmont, Verona, Penn Hills, Churchill, Wilkinsburg, Braddock Hills, Forest Hills, Chalfant, Swissvale, Wilkins Township and Edgewood.
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