Welcome to Reform Pittsburgh Now, the first interactive Political Action Committee based in cyberspace and dedicated to ideas.  Unlike other Political Action Committees, RPN does not support candidates or campaigns.  Our mission is to set the agenda for reforming local government in Pittsburgh by utilizing the social media. 

Unlike political websites, RPN is fully engaged in the social media.  Twice a month we will vcast the people, places and groups that are making a difference in building the new Pittsburgh.  Through the use of two blogs we will ask for the input of neighbors and friends to help us to create a reform agenda for City Council.  Through weekly activities and events we will build a social network of like-minded individuals who want to see good government prevail in our city.  Once a month we will podcast an interactive, web-based talk show with opinion leaders and policy makers who will respond directly with the public.  Through humor we will highlight what is working (and what isn’t) in city government.  Finally, we will create a library of public documents to empower people and stregthen e-democracy in Pittsburgh.  Then, we will expand our mission!

Unlike other web-based policy forums or blogs, Reform Pittsburgh Now is a registered Political Action Committee.  All contributions to RPN are used solely on educating, interacting and building a reform agenda for Pittsburgh City Council.  Our goal is to establish the best ways to promote good government, progressive ideas and reform in Pittsburgh and take action in 2008.  Reform Pittsburgh Now is the only PAC created in this format.

Finally, we want to change the dynamics of local politics.  RPN is dedicated to having fun.  Local politics can be too divisive, the mission becomes lost to personalities.  RPN will raise the bar on local politics and challenge everyone to work for what is best for Pittsburgh.  We believe that issues should outweigh special interests and will reach out to educate and entertain our visitors through “edutainment”.

Thank you for visiting Reform Pittsburgh Now, please stop by often!