Bethany Hallam
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Bethany Hallam | |
|---|---|
| At-Large member of Allegheny County Council | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John DeFazio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1989 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Duquesne University |
| Website | https://www.bethanyhallam.com |
Bethany Hallam is an American politician. Since 2020, she has served as one of two at-large members of Allegheny County Council.[1]
Hallam grew up in Ross Township, and graduated from Duquesne University.[2]
Political career
Hallam defeated a 20-year County Council incumbent, John DeFazio, in the 2019 Democratic primary, & secured the at-large seat in the following general election, making her one of a small number of formerly incarcerated people elected to office in the United States. She was sworn in on January 2nd, 2020.[3]
Hallam has been an advocate for a number of causes including criminal justice reform, criminal justice fine & fee reform, abolition of cash bail, harm reduction, and increasing the availability of substance use disorder recovery programs.[4][5] She is known for her willingness to engage with people who disagree with her.[6]
In her position as a County Councilor, Hallam serves on Allegheny County Jail’s Jail Oversight Board, Allegheny County’s Board of Elections, & Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s board of trustees.[7][8][2]