I'm not surprised Mayor Ed Gainey is gunning for a second term, especially with his focus on infrastructure, housing, and violent crime. These are bread-and-butter issues that any city mayor should prioritize. However, my concern is how he plans to tackle these problems. If it involves more government intervention and spending, then we're just throwing money into a pit without addressing the root causes. What Pittsburgh needs is more than just a band-aid solution. We should be looking at ways to empower the private sector and local communities to take the lead. Only then can we foster sustainable growth and development that doesn't rely on an ever-expanding government.