Kathleen                                           Madonna-Emmerling

District 1 Council Representative

Kathleen Madonna-Emmerling

Phone: 412-350-6490

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Standing Committees:
Chair: Economic Development & Job Creation
Member: Budget & Finance, Executive, Intergovernmental Affairs, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works

Kathleen Madonna-Emmerling serves on Allegheny County Council representing District 1. She brings professional experience in healthcare and education philanthropy, project management, and human services to her role in public service. Her career has included partnerships with nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and public entities to advance initiatives focused on community well-being, accountability, and measurable impact. This background informs her collaborative approach to policy development, organizational change, and budgeting.

In her official capacity, she focuses on responsible stewardship of public resources, strengthening public services, supporting senior citizens, and advancing policies that promote equitable opportunity and are welcoming to every resident across Allegheny County.

Kathleen is a member of the United Steelworkers and helped organize the staff union at the University of Pittsburgh. She resides in Moon Township with her husband and three teenagers and is committed to transparency, professionalism, and constituent engagement on behalf of District 1 residents.

District 1 Communities: