Tube City Almanac

May 13, 2013

Candidate Profile: Alfred J. Tedesco Jr.

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Alfred J. Tedesco Jr. is a candidate in the May 21 Democratic primary. He is running for re-election to McKeesport City Council. The following information was submitted by the candidate.

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Alfred J. Tedesco, Jr.
Candidate for Re-Election to McKeesport City Council

  • 36 years old

  • Elected Member of McKeesport City Council

  • Elected Member of Democratic State Committee, 45th District

  • Supervisor, Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Civil Division Department

  • McKeesport Area High School Graduate

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh majoring in Political Science and History

  • Attended graduate program for Master's Degree in Law and Public Policy, California University of Pennsylvania

  • Life-long resident of McKeesport, residing in the 7th Ward

  • Memberships include: Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, ASPCA, McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, NAACP

  • Chairman --- Home Rule Charter Revision Committee

  • Vice-Chairman --- McKeesport Industrial Development Authority

  • Father, Alfred Tedesco Sr., Retired City of McKeesport Police Chief

  • Mother, Kula (Manolakis) Tedesco-Goughnour, Former Member of the City of McKeesport Recreation Board


Platform

  • Continue to fight against "Politics as Usual" and the status quo;

  • To continue to reject any unnecessary and wasteful city spending ensuring our tax dollars are used efficiently to improve our city;

  • Reduce the cost of government and professional services in order to provide needed equipment and training to our Public Works, Police and Fire Departments;

  • Continue to be a voice for transparency and inclusive government to the citizens of McKeesport.






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