City of Pittsburg, Texas

City Government

Pittsburg has a Council/City Manager form of Government.  The City Council is composed of a Mayor and five members elected at-large for two-year terms.  They are the policy-making body of the City's government and set and adopt the annual budget for the City.

Regular Pittsburg City Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Rusk Street. Special meetings are held when needed. Agendas are posted on the front window of City Hall and on this web site on the Friday preceding each meeting.

Mayor

Mayor Kennington is a native of Pittsburg.  Along with wife Amy and two daughters, Mayor Kennington is an active, involved member of the community.  His hobbies include fishing, gardening, and reading.                   

Upon completion of his education, Mayor Kennington has been Funeral Director at Erman Smith Funeral Home. He is a member of Pittsburg Rotary Club, has served eight years on the Pittsburg's Planning & Zoning Commission, and is active on several other Community boards.

"The City of Pittsburg and I look forward to a future of continuing growth, economic development and quality enhancement of our Historic Downtown area.  Any individual(s) or organization(s) wanting to participate are encouraged to contact me."



Mayor Shawn Kennington
Pittsburg City Hall
200 Rusk Street
Pittsburg, TX 75686
903-856-3621
skenningtonmayor@pittsburgtexas.com

City Council

Councilmember Burns grew up in Pittsburg and is a graduate of Texas Tech University.  He is happily married to Bulinda Burns, they have two sons Blevin and Bryce. Kendal and his family are members of First Baptist Church-Pittsburg.  He is President of Guaranty Bond Bank-Pittsburg and is a member of the Pittsburg City Council and Rotary Club.  Kendal is also a member of the Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge.
Councilmember Sharp is retired from the City of Pittsburg after 29 years of service.  She has served on many boards and is currently serving on Habitat for Humanity Camp County, the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee and a serving elder and treasurer in the First Presbyterian Church.  Since her retirement she spends her spare time in her flower gardens, but also enjoys reading, especially gardening publications.

Councilmember Cook has been a Pittsburg/Camp County resident for 25 years. He is retired from the United States Air Force and the Pittsburg Police Department. He is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership and Command College. Mr. Cook is a singer who entertains at local nursing homes and assisted living centers. 

Councilmember Willis - Information coming Soon.
Councilmember Olivarez - Information coming soon.