James Ferlo was an American politician who was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the 38th Senatorial District from 2003–2015. His district consisted of parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Armstrong counties. He did not run for reelection in 2014.

The Pittsburgh City Council serves as the legislative body in the City of Pittsburgh. It consists of nine members. City council members are chosen by plurality elections in each of nine districts. The city operates under a mayor-council system of local governance.