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  <title>Tim McCune - A Community Voice for PA House District 36</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tim McCune, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 36th Legislative District, joins The Right Side of the Rivers to discuss his background, community service, and priorities for public safety, affordability, and accountable government. The conversation also covers Allegheny County issues, economic development, emerging technology, and the challenges facing Pittsburgh and surrounding communities.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Tim McCune, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 36th Legislative District, for a conversation about his background, why he decided to run for office, and the concerns he is hearing from residents across Pittsburgh’s southern neighborhoods and Brentwood. Tim discusses his years of service as a volunteer firefighter, his community and nonprofit work, and his focus on public safety, taxes, affordability, and making sure elected officials remain connected to the people they represent.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation also explores several issues impacting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, including new health-monitoring technology at the Allegheny County Jail, concerns surrounding the county pension fund, economic development and data centers, and the potential burden of additional taxes on local residents. The episode rounds out with discussion of local innovation and technology, Pittsburgh’s connection to space exploration, and RCAC's upcoming event commemorating America 250 and the 25th anniversary of September 11. Special Guest: Tim McCune.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Tim McCune, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 36th Legislative District, for a conversation about his background, why he decided to run for office, and the concerns he is hearing from residents across Pittsburgh’s southern neighborhoods and Brentwood. Tim discusses his years of service as a volunteer firefighter, his community and nonprofit work, and his focus on public safety, taxes, affordability, and making sure elected officials remain connected to the people they represent.</p>

<p>The conversation also explores several issues impacting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, including new health-monitoring technology at the Allegheny County Jail, concerns surrounding the county pension fund, economic development and data centers, and the potential burden of additional taxes on local residents. The episode rounds out with discussion of local innovation and technology, Pittsburgh’s connection to space exploration, and RCAC's upcoming event commemorating America 250 and the 25th anniversary of September 11.</p><p>Special Guest: Tim McCune.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://secure.winred.com/city-of-pittsburgh-republican-committee/donate-today">Support The Right Side of the Rivers</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Timothy McCune for PA House District 36" rel="nofollow" href="https://mccuneforpa.com/">Timothy McCune for PA House District 36
</a> &mdash; Learn more about Tim. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Tim's campaign by volunteering or donating.
</li><li><a title="Celebrate 250 with RCAC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rcac-celebrate-250-tickets-1995677670635">Celebrate 250 with RCAC
</a> &mdash; Join the Republican Committee of Allegheny County for a fun celebration marking 250 years of America's freedom and amazing moments along the way with RCAC Family and Friends!
</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Tim McCune, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 36th Legislative District, for a conversation about his background, why he decided to run for office, and the concerns he is hearing from residents across Pittsburgh’s southern neighborhoods and Brentwood. Tim discusses his years of service as a volunteer firefighter, his community and nonprofit work, and his focus on public safety, taxes, affordability, and making sure elected officials remain connected to the people they represent.</p>

<p>The conversation also explores several issues impacting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, including new health-monitoring technology at the Allegheny County Jail, concerns surrounding the county pension fund, economic development and data centers, and the potential burden of additional taxes on local residents. The episode rounds out with discussion of local innovation and technology, Pittsburgh’s connection to space exploration, and RCAC's upcoming event commemorating America 250 and the 25th anniversary of September 11.</p><p>Special Guest: Tim McCune.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://secure.winred.com/city-of-pittsburgh-republican-committee/donate-today">Support The Right Side of the Rivers</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Timothy McCune for PA House District 36" rel="nofollow" href="https://mccuneforpa.com/">Timothy McCune for PA House District 36
</a> &mdash; Learn more about Tim. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Tim's campaign by volunteering or donating.
</li><li><a title="Celebrate 250 with RCAC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rcac-celebrate-250-tickets-1995677670635">Celebrate 250 with RCAC
</a> &mdash; Join the Republican Committee of Allegheny County for a fun celebration marking 250 years of America's freedom and amazing moments along the way with RCAC Family and Friends!
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