Before he takes office in January, Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor has begun building his administration.

That began on Thursday morning when he announced he was naming Dan Gilman as his chief of staff, and his intention to nominate Sheldon Williams as the director of the Department of Public Safety.

O'Connor won the mayoral election on Tuesday, defeating Republican Tony Moreno .

Dan Gilman's background

"We need to hit the ground running on day one, so we need leadership that knows the city, knows the residents, and knows how to get things done," O'Connor said. "I've known Dan for nearly 20 years, and we served on City Council together. I know his commitment to our communities, and I know he can guide a seamless transition."

Gilman currently serves as the chief of sta

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