Mary Jo Wise - Leading Locally in Allegheny County

In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Mary Jo Wise, Moon Township Supervisor and former Republican candidate for Allegheny County Council, for a wide-ranging discussion on local government, public policy, and the challenges facing Allegheny County. Mary Jo shares her journey into public service, discusses how Moon Township has maintained balanced budgets and bipartisan cooperation, and explains why local government should remain focused on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible fiscal management.

The conversation also explores the future of Pittsburgh International Airport and data centers in Moon Township, the state of Downtown Pittsburgh, county jail leadership, immigration-related legal controversies, emergency services funding, public transit, and the importance of attracting young professionals to Western Pennsylvania. The episode wraps with a look at Picklesburgh, community engagement, and why strong local leadership and commonsense decision-making remain essential to the future of Allegheny County.