News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2024

Allegheny County, PA – Following the announcement this afternoon by the Municipality of Monroeville that the Monroeville Convention Center will remain in operation, state Rep. Nick Pisciottano released the following statement:

 I want to commend the hard work of local, county, and state officials who worked diligently to ensure that Monroeville retains its convention center, which attracts thousands of visitors to Allegheny County every year and drives millions of dollars in economic development in our region. Since the announcement on February 12 that the Monroeville Convention Center would close, there has rightly been concern how that would impact Monroville and the surrounding communities.

In my capacity as the chair of the Allegheny County House Delegation, I have been in contact with the involved officials to support their efforts in preserving the Monroeville Convention Center. Through the diligent efforts of Monroeville Mayor Nick Gresock, the Monroeville Council, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, county executive Sara Innamorato, state Rep. Brandon Markosek, state Sen. Jay Costa, state Sen. Jim Brewster, County Councilwoman Michelle Nacarrati-Chapkis, Visit Monroeville, and others an agreement has been worked out to continue the operation of the Monroeville Convention Center. I also extend my appreciation to those at Oxford Development who worked with the community to find a solution.

This process is an example of how leaders should lead in our region: rather than making public statements to attribute blame, our elected officials rolled up their sleeves and collaborated to address the issue. While others attempted to exploit this situation for their own political benefit, Allegheny County’s and Monroeville’s leaders stepped up to do their job and save the Monroeville Convention Center. 

I applaud their hard work and congratulate the Monroeville community on the positive outcome to this situation.

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