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Borough Council
Council sets policy, adopts the budget, and represents residents on key issues. Contact information is provided for each member.
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LuJuan Reeves
Council President
District Ward 1
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LuJuan Reeves
LuJuan "Peanut" Reeves is a life-long Braddock resident who is no stranger to working in the community. Her father owned an auto mechanic shop in Braddock and her mother worked at the grocery store on Braddock Ave. She is Braddock through and through. Peanut is the former Free Summer Lunch Coordinator and she helped residents as a former LIHEAP energy assistance aide.
She's a former local business owner as she used to run her daycare. She retired from her state position during the pandemic and currently works a day job from home to keep busy.
She believes in equitable community development, access to job training, and programming for children. When not on council she enjoys spending time with her family, catching up with her three adult children, and traveling.
Patricia Kelley
Council Vice President
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Holly Kellogg
Council At-large
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Robert Parker
Councilman
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Chardae Jones
Councilwoman
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Chardae Jones
Chardaè Jones is a writer, published author, professional volunteer, and a connector of all things. From Braddock, PA the 2021 Pittsburgh Magazine 40 Under 40 awardee has published over 15 books on behalf of herself and others.
She holds a BA in Professional Writing and Communications from Carlow University. She is the current secretary for Pennsylvania Young Democrats and the Community Liaison of Barrel and Flow Fest. The former Mayor of Braddock enjoys community advocacy, playing with her husky, all things Halloween, traveling, cooking, hosting Murder Mystery Dinners, and eating her way around the Burgh.
As Councilwoman she hopes to work with her colleagues and the community to revive the parks, encourage equitable development, create more partnerships within the community, and continue to create a transparent and accessible government.
"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful."
-- Malala Yousafzai
Collette Walsh
Councilwoman
District Ward 3
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Collette Walsh
Owner/Operator of Sol Patch Garden
Braddock, PA
Steve Wilson
Councilman
District Ward 2
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Steven Wilson
Steven is originally from Pittsburgh and a four year resident of Braddock. He resides in The Ohringer Building. Since moving to Braddock, Steven has been heavily involved with serving the community through volunteering with ForGoodPGH, The Hollander and The Free Store. Steven also is a regular volunteer with Living Stones and Allegheny Goatscape.
Steven holds a BFA from Point Park University and an MFA from The University of Texas at Austin. He spent 20 years living in Chicago and was a former educator there, teaching theater and creative storytelling at a high school on Chicago’s West Side. Education is a large part of Steven’s past including time spent as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, Seton-Hill University, Point Park University and The University of Pittsburgh. Steven is currently the Community Impact Manager for Ethos Cannabis where he organizes Volunteer, Charity and Education initiatives in the states that the company operates in of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Massachusetts. He looks forward to deepening his relationship with the community of Braddock and supporting its growth.