PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's Administration released its preliminary budget plan for 2026 and beyond, citing its plan to maintain core services without layoffs or tax increases.

In a release Tuesday, the plan said in addition to no layoffs or tax increases, it will also include investments in infrastructure, including bridge maintenance and public safety. Advertisement

"2026 represents the second of two 'skinny years' projected by the administration since 2022, caused by debt refinancing undertaken by the city during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exacerbated by declining real estate tax collections as a result of the Common Level Ratio court decision," the release said.

The release continued, saying, "Despite constrained revenue, the proposed budget remains balanced across a

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