Honoring our veterans—plus more important info

Rep. Mandy Steele November 13, 2026 | 3:14 PM

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Honoring our veterans at Brackenridge American Legion

I attended a wonderful ceremony this week honoring our veterans at the Brackenridge American Legion. I also had the opportunity to offer remarks at the ceremony, and it was an honor to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country to preserve our rights and liberties.

A successful Veterans’ Dinner

collage of scenes from the veterans' dinner; Rep. Steele talking to veterans, people talking and eating

I enjoyed seeing so many veterans this week at my annual Veterans’ Dinner at the Brackenridge American Legion. It was great connecting with so many people who served our country, and I hope everyone found it enjoyable and helpful. I’m looking forward to doing it again next year!

Click the image above or here to see photos from the event.

My new leadership position in our regional delegation

I’m proud to report that I was elected county vice chair of the Allegheny and Southwest House Democratic Delegation for the new legislative term that begins in January. This position will allow me a greater voice for the people we represent in our region, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for this opportunity. The delegation is expected to have 18 members in the new term who were elected from Allegheny and Beaver counties, while also encompassing the counties of Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.

Collecting donations of food and snacks
for students in need

My district office in Cheswick is a drop-off location for shelf-stable, easy to prepare food and snacks for Allegheny Valley SD students who are in need for weekends and school breaks. We’re participating in the Allegheny Valley HOPE Association Back Pack food program.

Applications open for home heating help

Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program are open. Through the program, you can apply for a cash grant to help pay your heating bill—from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type.

For more information, click here. You can also contact my office if you need help applying for LIHEAP or need help with any utility-related issues.

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 at 1296 Pittsburgh St. 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.

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.