Tony Moreno ran against Mayor Gainey in the 2021 primary election as a Democrat and in the 2021 general election as a Republican.

Former Pittsburgh Police Officer Tony Moreno returned to the political arena Friday afternoon, announcing his second bid for mayor of Pittsburgh with a message focused on public safety and disdain for current leadership.

Retired police officer and former Democrat Tony Moreno roundly skewered Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Friday as he announced plans to run as a Republican for mayor of the city in the spring primary. “We have no accountability in this city.

Former Democratic Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Tony Moreno plans to run for the position again, but this time as a Republican.

Tony Moreno is running for Pittsburgh mayor again as a Republican. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah has more.