January 16, 2009—On Thursday, January 29, Democrat Natalia Rudiak will announce to supporters that she will seek election to District 4 of Pittsburgh’s City Council. The announcement will take place at the public opening of her campaign office, located at 754 Brookline Blvd at 7pm.

“I am looking forward to talking with my neighbors throughout the community about renewing our neighborhoods and business districts, restoring public safety, and reaffirming our place within the City of Pittsburgh,” Rudiak said. “I was born and raised right here in our South neighborhoods, and I want our children to enjoy the same close-knit support system that helped me to grow and succeed.”

Rudiak will also submit her campaign’s 2008 campaign finance report on February 2, which will show that, as of December 31, she enters the race having raised over $16,000 in contributions and support from nearly 150 individuals. On January 15, the Allegheny County Division of Elections reported that no other candidate has registered a campaign committee, which allows them to raise or spend money in this race.

Natalia Rudiak is available for interviews by contacting John Fournier at (734) 516-2958.

Pittsburgh’s 4th City Council District consists of the neighborhoods Brookline, Beechview, Overbrook, and Bon Air and parts of Carrick and Mt. Washington.