Bethany Hallam

Bethany Hallam is an American politician. Since 2020, she has served as one of two at-large members of Allegheny County Council.

Early life Hallam grew up in Ross Township, and graduated from Duquesne University.

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. She is known for her willingness to engage with people who disagree with her.

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.

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