Elected Officials

Current Elected Officials supported by the Mt. Lebanon Democratic Committee

Conor Lamb

Elected Office: Representative in Congress

Conor Lamb is a 33 year old former federal prosecutor, a Marine Corps veteran and a Democrat running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district, located in southwestern Pennsylvania. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney from 2014-2017, Lamb helped establish the Justice Department’s Pittsburgh office as a national leader in the fight against the opioid epidemic, working to build partnerships between law enforcement and community members in places hardest hit by the crisis, while also leading… [Continue Reading]

Dan Miller

Elected Office: Representative in the General Assembly

As the eldest child of Italian and English immigrants, Dan was the first member of his family born in America. Raised by a single mom from an early age, finances were often challenging. Even so, his family instilled in him a strong appreciation and recognition of the special opportunities America offers. As a result, Dan has made public service an important part of his life. He enlisted in the Army National Guard after high school…. [Continue Reading]

Mindy Ranney

Elected Office: Commissioner - Ward 1

I grew up outside Chicago in a union family and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in industrial engineering. I’ve worked as an engineer in a variety of industries at companies including Bosch Automotive, Walt Disney World, Oracle Corporation, and tech start-ups. At 26, I founded a software consulting company that employed over 20 people and grossed $3 million in revenue. We chose Mt. Lebanon to raise our family because of the friendly neighborhoods,… [Continue Reading]

Steve Silverman

Elected Office: Commissioner - Ward 2

I have been a Mt. Lebanon resident for 17 years, and I strongly believe in giving back to the community. First elected as a Mt. Lebanon Commissioner in 2013, I currently serve as the Commission’s Vice-President. In addition, I serve as the Commission’s liaison to the Parks Board, Library Board and Community Relations Board. In previous years, I served as the liaison to the Parking Facilities Board, and the Pension Investment Board. I am currently… [Continue Reading]

Leeann Foster

Elected Office: Commissioner - Ward 3

A fourteen year Mt. Lebanon mom, Leeann Foster has practiced for 24 years as an attorney representing working people and negotiating multi-million dollar deals over complex and varied issues including health care, pensions, safety, and workplace investment that require considering all interests and finding solutions to complex problems that everyone involved can support. Although Leeann’s professional career has spanned the states of Iowa, Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, Leeann and family settled in Mt. Lebanon because… [Continue Reading]

Craig Grella

Elected Office: Commissioner - Ward 4

Craig graduated from Lehigh University in Bethlehem with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. There, he met an amazing woman who eventually (many years later) finally agreed to marry him. But more on that in a moment. His first professional work was in designing, developing, and supervising construction of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts throughout Pennsylvania and the East Coast. There, he worked with all the stakeholders in a modern community and learned how… [Continue Reading]

Andrew Flynn

Elected Office: Commissioner - Ward 5

Andrew was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to a 4th-generation Army officer and an Army nurse. His formative years were spent at various Army posts, ranging from San Francisco to Heidelberg, Germany. After retiring from the Army, his father was both a City Finance Director and a City Manager in Lodi, California. After graduating from high school there, Andrew received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and History from Kent State University. His… [Continue Reading]

Andrew Freeman

Elected Office: School Director

Andrew is running for School Director because he envisions a district that nurtures culturally responsible students that excel academically and succeed professionally in any field they choose. Andrew moved to Mt. Lebanon in 1996 as a third-grade student at Jefferson Elementary School and was one of the first students to attend the new Jefferson Middle School. After graduation from Mt. Lebanon High School, Andrew lived in the city of Pittsburgh for a time, but returned… [Continue Reading]

Jacob Wyland

Elected Office: School Director

Jacob Wyland is seeking his first term as School Director. He was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh. He is part of a large extended family that taught him the meaning of hard work, the values of loyalty and commitment, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College, with a major in Political Science, Mr. Wyland went to work in project management… [Continue Reading]

Valerie Fleisher

Elected Office: School Director

Valerie Fleisher is seeking her first term as School Director. She is a nonprofit leader with almost two decades of experience in the arts, higher education, and community development. She has an extensive background in board governance, nonprofit budgeting and finance, grant and contract management, human resources, and facilities management. Valerie has a deep sense of public service and is a dedicated school and community volunteer, serving as Chair of the Spelling Bee at Howe,… [Continue Reading]