Departments

The public information office connects you with everything in Mt. Lebanon. We strive to get accurate, timely information to you in the ways you most want to receive it.

Here’s a list of just some of the services we provide

Writes material for the municipal website (Yes! The one you’re on right now!)
Runs nine social media accounts
Produces the Seven Ten email newsletter
Sends LeboALERTS, our text and email notification system
Sends LeboEmergency alerts, via text, email and phone call during life-threatening emergencies
Produces the Inside Lebo podcasts and How to Lebo videos
Works in tandem with our first responders to provide critical communication during emergency events
Encourages residents to participate in local government
Fields inquiries from the public
Fosters a sense of community
Plans special events that educate / spotlight the community and its residents
Produces Mt. Lebanon Magazine
Promotes Mt. Lebanon as a great place to live and work 
Provides public relations, marketing and design services to other municipal departments
Publishes municipal publications, brochures and reports
Contributes to the municipal cable channels
Oversees all use of the municipal logo/mark, other copyrighted municipal materials and branded products. Partner organizations, sponsors or groups wishing to use logos and other copyrighted materials must receive written permission.

Cable Channels

Comcast Cable Channels

Public Access – 21
Government Access – 95 (Emergency information)
School District — 98

Verizon Cable Channels

Public Access – 35
Government Access – 34 (Emergency information and school closings)

Government Cable Bulletin Board

Mt. Lebanon’s government access channel, broadcasts a bulletin board of government and community events.

Commission Regular Meetings Schedule

Commission Meetings are Broadcast on Comcast 95 and Verizon 34 according to the following schedule:

Commission Discussion Meetings Schedule

Commission Discussion Meetings are Broadcast on Comcast 95 and Verizon 34 according to the following schedule:

Meetings will air as soon as available. There may be a delay to allow for meetings to be processed.

Public Cable Bulletin Board

Mt. Lebanon’s public access channel, broadcasts a bulletin board of broad community interests and events.

Submit an item to our bulletin board by filling out Cable Channel bulletin form. Forms also are available at the municipal building customer service center, Mt. Lebanon Library or by calling (412) 343-3644 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items may also be submitted for broadcasting.

Restrictions

The organization must be nonprofit.
Messages must be submitted four days prior to the desired start date
Messages can run for up to two weeks
No more than two items per organization will be aired simultaneously
Items regarding ongoing community programs must be resubmitted after two weeks
Items are subject to verification, editing and reformatting

Please note: The bulletin board may occasionally be suspended for programming of a municipal nature.

Resources

Full Public Cable Bulletin Policy
Full Public Broadcasting Policy

Cable Service Problems & Questions

Municipality of Mt. Lebanon administers the nonexclusive franchise agreements that allow both Comcast and Verizon to operate locally. If you have service problems or want to receive cable, contact Comcast at (800)COMCAST or Verizon at (888) GET-FIOS.

Website and Social Media Terms of Use

We have a policy for those who choose to comment on our social media or on our website(s).

Terms of Use

Social Media and Blog Comment Policy for Readers

As an extension of Mt. Lebanon’s official municipal website (www.mtlebanon.org), some official social media outlets utilized by the public information office may allow for public comment and posting. We do so with the goal of fostering open and transparent communication between municipal officials and residents, as well as promoting and strengthening the positive character of our community. The same shall be true of any blog on our magazine website, www.lebomag.com. We sincerely hope those who participate will do so in a constructive, polite manner, with respect for any opposing views of other people. Please be aware that when engaging with the Mt. Lebanon over social media, you are agreeing to the following:

The Mt. Lebanon Municipality manages this page as a limited public forum. By permitting use of the public comment feature, Mt. Lebanon does not intend to create a general public forum, and all comments and posts must comply with this policy. Mt. Lebanon reserves the right to determine whether comments will be allowed for a post or comment.  Mt. Lebanon can also discontinue accepting comments on a particular matter at any time.

 The Municipality reserves the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate or offensive, including comments that are (or include):

Not directly related to the topic;
Profane and/or vulgar content;
Sexually suggestive or harassing content;
Obscene content;
Nudity in a participant’s profile picture;
Threats of physical or bodily harm;
Defamatory statements;
Disparaging language or hate speech targeting an individual’s race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, or disability;
Commercial content promoting or soliciting service or products;
Content promoting political organizations;
Name-calling and/or personal attacks;
Spam, such as the same comment posted repeatedly;
Personally identifying, sensitive and/or private information;
Language or content suggesting or encouraging illegal activity;
Information that could reasonably compromise public safety;
Copyrighted material that belongs to another person,
Links to inappropriate websites.

Comments posted by members of the public on any Mt. Lebanon social media site or blog are the opinions of the commentator/poster only, and publication of a comment does not imply endorsement of, or agreement by, the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, nor do such comments necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Mt. Lebanon. Comments on blog posts will not be posted until approved by a moderator and are subject to the same rules as above. Posting on any of our pages or social media accounts constitutes acceptance of these terms.

Communications posted on our social media pages will not be construed as satisfying requirements for legal notice or service, shall not be considered official public comment, and shall not be construed as an official request for records pursuant to the Right-to-Know Law.

Safety

Do not use our pages to report a crime in progress. Call 911 for a first responder, especially since our pages are not monitored 24 hours a day.