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James is from northeast Philadelphia. He has 2 daughters. 

James worked with the School District of Philadelphia as a grant compliance monitor and runs his own small business, the Hoops 24/7 Basketball Academy.

James Dillon is a state senator in State Senate District 5. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.


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Supports raising the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Supports union apprenticeship programs to increase union workforce participation.

- Supports raising the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- Supports union apprenticeship programs to increase union workforce participation.

Economy

Supports increasing teacher pay to attract high-quality educators.

- Supports increasing teacher pay to attract high-quality educators.

Education

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, James Dillon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increasing the number of police officers.

Supports aggressively addressing gun violence and prosecuting individuals who illegally carry guns.

Prioritizes aggressively addressing gun violence and prosecuting individuals who illegally carry guns.

- Supports increasing the number of police officers.
- Prioritizes aggressively addressing gun violence and prosecuting individuals who illegally carry guns.

Public Safety

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James Dillon

James Dillon worked with the School District of Philadelphia as a grant compliance monitor and runs his own small business, the Hoops 24/7 Basketball Academy.

James Dillon currently serves as a State Senator for Pennsylvania, District 5. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.


Believes hard work and commitment to Northeast Philadelphia are essential for economic progress.

Believes in addressing local economic issues based on lifelong community experience.

Supports job training for career changers.

Aims to lower costs for families by "cracking down on greedy corporations for price gouging."

Supports the School District of Philadelphia.

Supports education and youth development, and as a grant compliance monitor for the School District of Philadelphia, ensured funds were used effectively for educational programs.

Believes in the importance of community ties, saying, "Basketball took Jimmy Dillon all over the world, but northeast Philadelphia has always been his home."

Supports a "fair funding formula" to ensure schools receive equitable funding.

Believes in addressing healthcare issues based on personal experience.

Believes Northeast Philadelphia deserves local representation in Harrisburg.

Supports connecting with supporters to gather volunteers, donations, and support for endorsed candidates and organizations.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes Northeast Philadelphia deserves representation in Harrisburg.

Supports voting rights protections and fair election practices.

Supports sending "Northeast Democrat Jimmy Dillon back to the PA State Senate."

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect Northeast Philadelphia.

Supports policies that enhance public safety for seniors.

Believes in protecting the rights, property, and safety of constituents, employees, and volunteers.

Believes in providing safe recreational opportunities for youth, and supports programs like Hoops 24/7 Basketball Academy to engage children in positive activities.

Supports protecting personal information from being disclosed or transferred during negotiations or transactions involving asset sales, committee reorganizations, or financing.

- Supports increasing the number of police officers.
- Supports aggressively addressing gun violence and prosecuting individuals who illegally carry guns.

James is from Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. James lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with his wife, Kelsey.

James Dillon worked with the School District of Philadelphia as a grant compliance monitor and grew his own small business, the Hoops 24/7 Basketball Academy.

As of October 1, 2024, James Dillon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senator and their staff members respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- The State Senator oversees the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.   
- There are 50 Pennsylvania state senators, each representing a single district.
- Senators must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Pennsylvania for four years. They must also have lived in their district for one year before the election and must remain there throughout their term.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase.  