Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey says his final budget is a responsible one, but council members are vowing to take a knife to wasteful spending in tough financial times.

On Monday, they aimed at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan , saying the public is being short-changed. The Gainey administration said the plan would be worth it.

"We're trying to create a shared vision that we want and need to work towards over the next 20 years," planning director Jamil Bey said.

However, after being shown what work has been done, council members said it amounts to a $6 million waste at a time when the city struggles to provide basic services.

"I would be lying if I told you it was worth $6 million. I just don't. Especially when we're struggling to put vehicles on the street," Pittsburgh Ci

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