Len Iorio & Michael Dell - Candidates for County Council

In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer sit down with two candidates who are running to restore fiscal responsibility and working-class representation to Allegheny County government: Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8).

Len shares his motivation for running against incumbent Bob Palmosina - the architect of the recent 36% county property tax hike - and outlines his vision for reining in bloated budgets and refocusing county government on core services. Michael, a CPA and former finance chair on Plum Borough Council, explains why Allegheny County is on the brink of financial crisis and how his professional experience is urgently needed to stop wasteful spending, avoid future reassessments, and bring transparency to county budgeting.

The episode also covers the larger stakes of the 2025 election, including how electing just four new Republican candidates could create a firewall against future tax hikes, and how rising business vacancies and runaway spending in Downtown Pittsburgh are affecting communities across the entire county. From West End to Monroeville, from Overbrook to Swissvale, Len and Mike make the case for commonsense leadership - and why now is the time to flip Allegheny County Council.

• Len 412 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Len. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Len's campaign by volunteering or donating.
• Dell 4 Council 8 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Michael. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Michael's campaign by volunteering or donating.