Meet Bethany Hallam

(she/her)

I was born and raised Ross Township in the North Hills of Allegheny County. I graduated from North Hills High School and then earned my B.A. from Duquesne University. I am serving my first term on Allegheny County Council and my second term on Pennsylvania’s Democratic State Committee. All of this is in addition to my full-time position as the Director of Operations at a community center and small business service hub in Wilkinsburg.

While playing varsity lacrosse for North Hills High School, I tore both my ACL’s, one immediately after recovering from the other. At the time, the overdose epidemic was not as well known as it is today. I was over-prescribed Vicodin, and as a result, became addicted to prescription opioids. I began my recovery in 2016, and I am fortunate for the support systems that helped make that possible.

Due to my struggles with addiction, I have spent time in our county jail and lost my driver’s license for ten years. I’ve seen first-hand the problems in our jail, and I also understand how critical public transit is to so many Allegheny County residents, myself included. My background would bring a unique insight to council, and that’s exactly what we need in order to move council forward.