Vince Gastgeb District 5 Phone: (412) 350-6545

Standing Committees:
Member: Budget & Finance, Public Works, Public Safety, Executive, Government Reform

Vince Gastgeb (R) is currently serving his 3rd term as representative of the 5th District (South Hills) of the Allegheny County Council since being elected as an inaugural member in 1999. Councilman Gastgeb has been civically minded in his district, and he has worked for the betterment of his community. He is involved in supporting recreation and youth groups and community events, and he believes strongly in district activism and relationships with local officials. In addition to being served by Council staff, Councilman Gastgeb maintains a district office at his own expense. The office is staffed by senior citizen volunteers in the 5th District to further expand constituency services

He and his wife, Barbara, live in Bethel Park with three of their four children: Corey, Kelly and Lauren. Michael, the oldest, is a police officer within Allegheny County. Councilman Gastgeb is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh. His background in business, sales and marketing, and his service as a sales director for a Fortune 100 company, provides the County Council with a business perspective that fits well with the background and experience of his colleagues.

His commitment to bipartisanship and public service has also made him an effective voice for the district he was elected to represent. It is this commitment that turns his attention to key issues affecting his constituents and people throughout the county. He is recognized as one of the leading voices and authorities regarding the County Park system and has written landmark legislation. Councilman Gastgeb has taken a strong interest in property tax reform, the Allegheny County parks system, safety issues, senior citizens’ issues, veterans’ issues and job growth in the region. He currently serves as Chair of Council's Republican Caucus.

District 5 Communities:
Bethel Park
McDonald Borough
Mount Lebanon
South Fayette Township
Upper St. Clair Township