Former Pittsburgh council aide Scott McMurtry to run for Warwick’s seat ↗
Scott McMurtry, former chief of staff to Councilwoman Erika Strassburger, announced he will run for City Council in 2027, citing the city’s financial troubles as his motivation to serve. He will run against Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, who holds the District 5 seat and has announced plans to seek reelection.