PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Former State Representative Bill Robinson has passed away.
Robinson was a local media contributor, including the Pittsburgh Courier.
He served on both the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County councils as well as representing the 19th legislative district in the House of Representatives for 14 years.
Robinson passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday.
Allegheny County Cuncil released the following statement regarding the passing of Robinson, "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former colleague, Bill Robinson. Bill served as a fundamental member of Allegheny County Council for 12 years; dedicated to serving the residents of District 10. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time and we wish to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences."
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald also offered his condolences, saying "I'm sorry to hear of the passing of former State Representative, County Council Member, and City of Pittsburgh Councilman Bill Robinson who represented his community at the city, county and state levels of government.I had the pleasure of serving on County Council for eight years with Bill and worked on many groundbreaking initiatives with him, including a countywide smoking ban, creation of a county Human Relations Commission, row office consolidation and many others. It was important work as this county transitioned from the commissioner form of government to an executive and council body form of government. My condolences go out to the Robinson family and their friends on this loss."
Robinson was 78-years-old.
