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“The City doesn’t have anybody whose job it is to focus on the businesses that are open after 5 o’clock at night. If you’re a venue or bar owner and you’re having to deal with a complicated construction project or a water main break or a persistent public safety problem, you don’t have any tools other than calling 911.” Dunphy says that in other cities, hiring a nighttime economy manager has demonstrated real results.

NITECAP Members provide testimony at CA State Assembly's Select Committee on Downtown Recovery (start video at 32.56)

The tip provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” from 2025 through 2028

The city says the overall goal is to keep the nightlife scene safe, vibrant and ready for global events, like the World Cup.

With a mission to support the city’s “social and nighttime economy” while still co-existing with residents, Harnden describes her role as a “connector and interpreter,” linking Pittsburgh’s hospitality and nightlife businesses, community members and groups, and city government.