Casondra Sobieralski conducted this interview with Councilwoman Kail-Smith on January 20, 2024. What is your role in the Pittsburgh City Government, and what has your path been to that role? I have served as a Member of Council representing District 2 (D-2) in the City of Pittsburgh, which includes 24 neighborhoods, since 2009. D-2 is the largest district–there are 9 districts–in terms of geographical miles, and we border the most boroughs.  I have served as Council President Pro Tempore, chair of the Public Safety Committee, chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee–my favorite–and four years as President. President is an honor, however, my least favorite position. I requested Parks and…