Relentless Advocate for Working Families & Local Communities

First elected in 2005, Wayne Fontana has had the privilege of representing Pennsylvania’s 42nd Senatorial District that includes Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Carnegie, Crafton, Dormont, Emsworth, Green Tree, Ingram, Kennedy, McKees Rocks, Millvale, Mt. Lebanon, Neville, Pittsburgh, Reserve, Scott, and Stowe. A realtor by trade and a former union member (Boilermakers & Teamsters), Wayne brings a blue-collar work ethic to the State Capitol.

Legislative Impact & Leadership

• Committee Chair: Serves as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee.
• Infrastructure & Health: Authored landmark legislation enabling municipalities to replace lead water lines, protecting public health and modernizing local infrastructure.
• Protecting Children: Championed laws to toughen child abuse reporting requirements and established a statewide task force for homeless students.
• PHEAA Chairman: Leads the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to expand college access and affordability.

Proven Results for the 42nd District

Wayne has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for community revitalization, transforming struggling industrial areas into hubs for new jobs. His local leadership includes:

• Chairman of the Sports and Exhibition Authority.
• Founder of FontanaFest, raising over $80,000 for UPMC Children’s Hospital.
• Former Vice President of Allegheny County Council, where he authored the County’s Homestead Exemption Program to provide property tax relief.

Rooted in Pittsburgh

A graduate of the Community College of Allegheny County, Wayne was born and raised in Beechview. He and his wife, Francine, reside in Brookline and are the proud parents of three children and five grandchildren.