Senator Art Haywood

Philadelphia, PA

Senator Art Haywood represents Northwest Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania's 4th Senate District. Art is a determined fighter for all people and has won many battles, committed to making Pennsylvania a place where everyone can live with dignity. He has secured $100 million in annual funding for affordable housing, $14 million for mobile, school, and community health clinics to increase access, and up to $100 million to remove lead from school drinking water. Additionally, he has reformed guardianship laws to better protect the most vulnerable. Art has also released key reports, including the State of Black PA Report, the ENOUGH report on harassment at state universities, and the Poverty Report, which addresses barriers to escaping poverty. His dedication has earned him recognition as Legislator of the Year by the Life Sciences Caucus and The Arc of PA, along with the Excellence Award from PHFA, the Outstanding Legislator Award for Affordable Housing from the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, the PACDC community Development Champion Award, and the Economic Justice Award from the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, to name a few.