Info about my Veterans Dinner, a sampling of great fall events, and more

Rep. Mandy Steele October 16, 2026 | 2:27 PM

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Veterans: RSVP to my Nov. 12 Veterans Dinner

I’m looking forward to my annual Veterans Dinner next month at Brackenridge American Legion. It will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Representatives from the VFW and U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs will be on hand to help veterans with important services. Dinner will include roasted chicken breast, stuffed cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes with gravy, seasoned green beans, tossed salad, rolls and dessert. Beverages will include coffee, tea, water and soft drinks.

Please call our office to RSVP by Friday, Oct. 30 at (724)826-5151.

Great fall events in the Valley!

I enjoyed making the rounds last weekend at a series of great autumn events in the Allegheny Valley: Fall in the Wall in Aspinwall, Tarentum Boo Fest, and Harrison Township Recreation Board’s Fall Fest. It makes me happy to see such strong communities! Thank you to all the organizers. You are doing important work!

Partnering with the county to help you with
tax and licensing matters

I’m pleased to offer a helpful, regular service at my Cheswick office. Once a month, a representative from the office of Allegheny County Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars will be available on-site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out all of the upcoming dates in the above graphic.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these special days and hours at my office, located at 1296 Pittsburgh St. During these visits, you can pay county property taxes, apply for the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion or Senior Citizen Tax Relief programs, or obtain hunting, fishing, or dog licenses.

You can still make your voice heard with a mail-in ballot

Mail-in voting in PA is simple, safe, and secure. It’s one way that you can make your voice heard. The deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot is Oct. 27, so there is still time for you to get one. Learn more by watching the video below or visiting www.vote.pa.gov.

A great opportunity for student artists

Local students have a chance to design the county’s next “I Voted” sticker. The Allegheny County Elections Division is accepting submissions for its second annual “I Voted” sticker contest. The winning design will be featured on stickers available to voters during the 2027 elections.

The contest is open to Allegheny County students in grades 9–12. Designs must:

Include the phrase “I Voted”
Fit a 2-inch circular design
Be nonpartisan
Avoid copyrighted images and trademarks
Include parent or guardian consent for students under 18

Entries must be submitted electronically by Dec. 31. The top 10 designs will be selected for public voting in January. Students interested in participating can find the full contest rules and submission information at alleghenycounty.us/stickercontest.

Veterans services at my office

Twice a month, a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) will be at my Cheswick office, 1296 Pittsburgh St., to assist veterans with a variety of services. The VSO will be available on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

Call to schedule an appointment at (724) 826-5151.