30 Facts About Sara Innamorato

Sara G Innamorato is an American politician serving as the county executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania since 2024.

Sara Innamorato was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 21st district from 2019 to 2023.

Sara Innamorato then left the private sector to work in the nonprofit sector, focusing on issues of vacant land reclamation, food justice, and digital equity.

Sara Innamorato is a co-founder of She Runs SWPA, a non-partisan organization focused on encouraging women to run for office.

Sara Innamorato was unopposed on the ballot for the general election.

In 2020, Sara Innamorato was initially opposed by Stephen Zappala III, the son of the Allegheny County District Attorney, for the Democratic Party nomination.

Sara Innamorato defeated Republican challenger John Waugh in the general election.

In December 2022, Sara Innamorato launched her campaign to become the first female County Executive of Allegheny County.

Sara Innamorato announced her resignation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 19,2023.

Sara Innamorato made the decision in order to dedicate more time to her campaign for the role of Allegheny County executive.

Sara Innamorato is the first woman to hold the position.

Sara Innamorato is the prime sponsor of HB 1556, a bill designed to expand automatic voter registration services to all individuals who utilize state government and legislative services.

Sara Innamorato opposes hydraulic fracturing, citing many public health concerns in communities near drilling sites and refineries.

Sara Innamorato has voted against legislation to grant tax exemptions and incentives to new petrochemical plants, labeling such proposals "corporate welfare".

Sara Innamorato has spoken in favor of Green New Deal legislation, as well as green and sustainable infrastructure development.

Sara Innamorato has spoken in favor of Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing initiatives.

Sara Innamorato was the author of legislation that called for statewide rent and mortgage freezes for the duration of the COVID-19 response and economic recovery.

Sara Innamorato has spoken publicly in favor of instituting a Medicare-for-All type universal health insurance program for Pennsylvania.

Sara Innamorato authored legislation creating a free and universal "Baby Box" program for expectant mothers in Pennsylvania.

Sara Innamorato sponsored legislation intending to end the practice that allowed medical students in Pennsylvania to perform pelvic examinations on unconscious women without their consent.

Sara Innamorato has spoken publicly about struggles with opioid abuse and death from overdose within her own family.

Sara Innamorato supports improving and expanding public transportation and transit access in her district.

Sara Innamorato supported legislation to change the Pennsylvania code, allowing for Parking Protected bike lanes.

Sara Innamorato supports increasing funding and the availability of social services and programs in Pennsylvania.

Sara Innamorato provided testimony at a public hearing, in opposition to legislation that would end the Pennsylvania General Assistance Program.

Sara Innamorato supported legislation giving Second Class cities in Pennsylvania the legal authority to freeze property taxes for long-time and elderly residents.

Sara Innamorato publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders for the 2020 Democratic Party Presidential nomination.

Sara Innamorato issued a joint statement on October 7,2024 with Summer Lee and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey which was criticized by Jewish groups for being anti-semetic.

Sara Innamorato condemned the DSA for their statement describing the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel as "inevitable" due to "the conditions imposed by Israeli occupation".

Sara Innamorato countered the sentiment, emphasizing Israel's right to self defense and affirmed her solidarity with the Jewish people as well as the direct victims of the attack.