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Margaret Izzo is proud to announce her candidacy for Mt. Lebanon Commissioner, Ward 2. Margaret is an attorney, a 25-year resident of Mt. Lebanon, a dedicated community volunteer, and a mother of two Mt. Lebanon graduates.

Margaret is endorsed by Steve Silverman, Current Ward 2 Commissioner (2014-2025)

Margaret’s Goals for Ward 2:

  • Enhance both pedestrian and vehicular safety to support a walkable community

  • Ensure fiscal responsibility while safeguarding taxpayer resources

  • Maintain safe, vibrant residential neighborhoods and thriving business districts

  • Protect and enhance our parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities

  • Foster a sustainable and equitable community for all

Margaret’s Experience

Experienced Attorney:

  • Practiced commercial litigation with Lord Bissell and Morgan Lewis, Washington, DC and Pittsburgh offices

  • Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Penn Law Review member

  • Volunteer with Neighborhood Legal Services and Jewish Family & Community Services

25 Years of Mt. Lebanon Community Involvement:

  • Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation, Current Board of Directors

  • Outreach Teen & Family Services, Board of Directors

  • Mt. Lebanon High School PTSA, Vice President

  • Markham Elementary School PTA, Executive Board Member

  • Team Manager, Mt. Lebanon Varsity Hockey & Hornets Hockey

  • Blue Devils Club, Board Member

  • Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club, Public Relations Chair

  • Serve2Cure Annual Charity Tennis Tournament, Co-Chair

  • Mt. Lebanon Garden Tour, featured garden, 2024

Dedicated Mt. Lebanon Public Servant:

  • Mt. Lebanon Civic Engagement Board (CEB), formerly Community Relations Board, 5th year

  • Appointed as the Community Mediator, collaborating with the CEB to help resolve conflicts among Mt. Lebanon residents. Learn more

Pittsburgh Community Boards:

  • Andy Warhol Museum, Current Advisory Board Member

  • Carnegie Museum of Art— Current Docent, Women’s Board, Executive Board

  • Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Current Jack Heinz Advisory Board member

  • Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO), Board of Directors

  • United Way, Tocqueville, Volunteer Board

  • Angels Fund Executive Board, benefiting Children’s Hospital