P-G: Raja got one too many tax exclusions

A homeowner in Allegheny County may receive a homestead exclusion for only his or her primary residence. For two years, D. Raja, the Republican candidate for Allegheny County executive, received the tax reduction on two residences.

His campaign said the error was the result of a miscommunication with his accountant and construction problems that had delayed his moving plans. His accountant filed the papers with the county to remove the homestead exclusion from one of his residences on Tuesday, said Mark Harris, Mr. Raja's campaign strategist.

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• www.post-gazette.com/pg/11159/1152093-455-0.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

P-G: Mt. Lebanon commissioner enters county executive race

Encouraging startup companies is key to bringing more jobs to Allegheny County, the newest candidate for county executive told about 50 cheering supporters this morning.

D. Raja, a Mt. Lebanon commissioner and founder of an information technology company, became the third Republican to announce a run for his party's nomination for the post.

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• http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11048/1126132-100.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

P-G: Mt. Lebanon commissioner to enter race for county exec

D. Raja, a businessman and Mt. Lebanon commissioner, is poised to enter the Republican race for Allegheny County executive.

Mr. Raja, who could not immediately be reached for comment, has called a variety of senior county Republicans to alert them to his interest.

According to an associate, he plans to make a formal announcement some time next week.

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• www.post-gazette.com/pg/11040/1124153-100.stm (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)


• Mt. Lebanon commissioner considers county exec bid (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)


• Exclusive: Raja Leaning Toward GOP Run for Allegheny Exec (PoliticsPA)