Episode Details

Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam joins Brian Carothers to talk about the decisions shaping county government. They discuss staffing shortages at the Allegheny County Jail, paid parental leave for county employees, how Allegheny County compensates its workforce, and the perks tied to public office. What do county leaders control? What should taxpayers know? And how do these choices affect the people who work for and rely on county government? A conversation about local policy, public service and accountability.