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Pittsburgh City Solicitor Krysia Kubiak Resigns, Jesse Exilus Takes Over

10/15/2025

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Krysia Kubiak, Pittsburgh City Solicitor, will step down on October 24 after years of service.
Mayor Ed Gainey appointed her in 2022, crediting her with saving millions in litigation and expediting property transfers.
Deputy Solicitor Jesse Exilus will temporarily fill her role.
Kubiak will return to Duquesne Light as Managing Director of External Affairs and Regulatory Law, and the city remains involved in a Fern Hollow Bridge collapse lawsuit.

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Story summary

Krysia Kubiak, Pittsburgh City Solicitor, will step down on October 24 after years of service.
Mayor Ed Gainey appointed her in 2022, crediting her with saving millions in litigation and expediting property transfers.
Deputy Solicitor Jesse Exilus will temporarily fill her role.
Kubiak will return to Duquesne Light as Managing Director of External Affairs and Regulatory Law, and the city remains involved in a Fern Hollow Bridge collapse lawsuit.