Fighting for Equal Representation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — congratulates Ed Gainey on his historic victory becoming the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“The Collective PAC is excited to congratulate Representative Ed Gainey on his historic mayoral victory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as he becomes the city’s first Black mayor. Mayor-Elect Gainey is an advocate for social justice, public safety, expanding economic opportunities and accessibility to healthcare. A catalyst for change and progress, Mayor-Elect Gainey will continue to champion the needs of all Pittsburgh residents and The Collective PAC is proud to support his vision and work as he enters into this new leadership role.”
ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC
The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.