Where I Stand on the Issues

PUT PEOPLE OVER POLITICS

Dylan Altemara isn't running to build a political career — he's running because District 39 deserves a representative who actually shows up. Too many politicians arrive in Harrisburg with good intentions and leave serving the system instead of the people who sent them there.

Dylan is committed to being different. That means listening before acting, putting constituents ahead of party politics, and making decisions based on what's right for working families in Jefferson Hills, South Park, and every corner of this district — not what's convenient for the political class.

NO MORE BIG MONEY INFLUENCE

Special interest money has quietly shaped Pennsylvania politics for too long, and District 39 families are paying the price. Dylan will never take dark money, will always disclose his donors, and will fight to get big money out of the decision-making process in Harrisburg.

When lobbyists and PACs are writing the checks, they're writing the agenda — and working families get left behind. Dylan believes government should be accountable to the people who live here, not the donors who fund campaigns from the outside.

LOWER COSTS, STRONGER FAMILIES

Whether it's filling up at the gas pump, paying a property tax bill that keeps climbing, or watching grocery prices eat further into a paycheck, District 39 families are being squeezed from every direction.

Dylan will go to Harrisburg focused on real affordability — pushing for meaningful property tax relief, fighting utility rate hikes, and working across the aisle with anyone willing to put money back in the pockets of the people who earned it. Lower costs aren't a partisan issue. They're a kitchen table issue, and Dylan will treat them that way.

SAFER COMMUNITIES

Safe neighborhoods are the foundation everything else is built on — good schools, thriving businesses, and strong families all depend on communities where people feel secure. Dylan is committed to fully supporting our first responders, ensuring police, fire, and EMS have the resources and training they need to do their jobs well.

At the same time, he believes smart investment in prevention — mental health services, community programs, and early intervention — reduces crime before it happens. Dylan's approach is practical: do what works, support the people on the front lines, and keep District 39 safe for everyone.

SUPPORT LOCAL, GROW LOCAL

The small businesses lining our main streets are the backbone of District 39's economy. They create jobs, keep money circulating locally, and give our towns their character. Dylan will fight for policies that make it easier — not harder — to start, grow, and keep a small business here.

That means cutting unnecessary red tape, pushing for fair tax treatment for local employers, supporting workforce development programs that connect residents with good-paying jobs, and ensuring that when state contracts are awarded, local businesses have a real shot at winning them. A strong local economy means stronger families.

ACCOUNTABLE, ACCESSIBLE, ALWAYS

One of the most common frustrations residents have with their state representative is simple: they can't reach them. Dylan believes accessibility isn't optional — it's the job. He'll hold regular town halls, maintain an open-door office policy, respond to constituent concerns personally, and be present in the community year-round, not just when an election is coming.

And when Dylan makes a commitment, he'll follow through on it publicly. No disappearing acts, no dodging tough questions, no governing from a distance. District 39 deserves a representative they can actually find.

A STRONGER FUTURE

Every decision Dylan makes in Harrisburg will be made with one question in mind: does this make life better for the next generation in District 39? That means fighting for real economic opportunity — good jobs that pay a living wage, schools that prepare kids for what comes next, and infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and competitive.

It means making sure that the families who have built their lives here can afford to stay here, and that young people who grow up in this district can see a future worth staying for. Dylan is running to build something that lasts.

PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

The rivers, parks, and green spaces of District 39 aren't just beautiful — they're part of what makes this community worth fighting for. Dylan believes protecting clean air and clean water is a practical issue, not a political one. Families shouldn't have to worry about what's in their drinking water or what their kids are breathing.

Dylan will advocate for strong environmental protections, hold polluters accountable, and support the transition to clean energy in ways that also create good local jobs. A healthy environment and a strong economy aren't in conflict — done right, they reinforce each other.