PUMP encourages a new generation of leaders to become involved in the civic and political process.  We organize forums, exchange information, tackle important issues and collaborate with community leaders to make a meaningful impact.  The civic decision making process in our community is greatly enhanced through the involvement of Pittsburgh's young professionals.

 

On February 17^th, PUMP hosted an event entitled “How to Run for Committee” at AVA Lounge. This event was both an informational training session on the nuts and bolts of how to run for public office, and an opportunity for young people to network with other young people interested in becoming more involved in local politics. 

 

As a follow up to the event, we have provided some important links below to help get your campaign up and running, connect you to your local party leadership and further develop your understanding of the local political landscape.

 

Allegheny County Board of Elections  - You can find information on where you are registered to vote, how to cast an absentee ballot and all things ELECTION! 

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements – Not sure if you are eligible to run for elective office? Check out this link to see the eligibility requirements and signatures required for every office from County Committee Member to President of the United States. 

 

Candidate Instructions and Deadlines for Filing Petitions - So you have decided to run…Congrats & Good Luck! For more information on who can sign your petition, when and where you have to file your petition and how many signatures you need to get on the ballot, you are going to want to read this document. You do have to get your petition notarized once you have all of your signatures. If you have questions about your petition, you can contact the Board of Elections directly or touch base with “How to Run for Committee” panelist Gloria Forouzan.

 

Allegheny County Democratic Committee & Republican Committee of Allegheny County – Maybe you are not interested in running for office after all!  If you are looking to get involved with your local party, these are the links for you.

 

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY is MAY 18^th! See you at the Polls!    

 

 

Part of PUMP’s mission is to engage young and young-thinking professionals in areas where their voice needs to be heard. We listen to your opinions, create programs, advocate for issues, and educate the right people on what's best for our region. We feel strongly that the civic decision-making process in our community is greatly enhanced through the involvement of Pittsburgh's young professionals.

Thank you for providing your opinions and recommendations regarding the recent proposal to levy a 1% tuition tax through PUMP’s Tuition Tax Survey! Over the course of 5 days, more than 250 PUMP members took the survey. The response was overwhelming for such a short time frame, but we were able to collect your responses and send each member of Pittsburgh City Council an email detailing the results.

Thank you for weighing in on this important issue! The results of PUMP’s Tuition Tax Survey are available at www.pump.org.
 

 

The Allegheny County Board of Elections is in need of well-trained tech savvy Election Officers.  Our nation is experiencing a deficit of Election Officers as the United States aging Election Officers population is retiring.  Our seniors, who represent 70% of Allegheny County’s Election Officers, have consistently proven their loyalty and commitment to their civic duty and welcome handing the baton on to younger members equally committed.  If you are looking to get more civically engaged and participate in a non-partisan way in elections…this is a great opportunity!

 

The Board of Elections is asking PUMP to help recruit Election Officers!  If you are interested in more information, please check out the Allegheny County Division of Elections webpage for the responsibilities of Election Officers. If you would like to serve as an Election Officer, please CLICK HERE and fill out the form.  Someone from the Board of Elections will follow up with you!

Check out PUMP Executive Director Erin Molchany's testimonial about serving as an Elections Officer!  

 

 

Are you interested in shaping policy that helps make PENNSYLVANIA a place that attracts and retains young people?  PUMP and young professionals from across the state launched the YouLead Initiative at 10:00am on March 25th, 2009 at the Capital Rotunda in Harrisburg.  Watch the Press Conference! 

Check out PUMP Executive Director Erin Molchany's remarks at the Capitol!