Ohio State Representative, District 51

This legislation is about making sure every woman has the information and time she needs to make a fully informed medical decision

Source: Rep. Salvo Supports SHE WINS Act

From the grocery aisle to monthly utility bills, the cost of everyday life is rising too fast. Amanda has lived these pressures and believes Ohio must focus on practical solutions that put families first. She will advocate for property tax reform, affordable housing initiatives, and local job growth to ensure our economy works for everyone. Her goal is simple: making Ohio a place where working families can afford to thrive, not just get by.

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Healthcare should provide peace of mind, not financial ruin. Drawing on her experience as a social worker and disability advocate, Amanda understands the high cost of navigating complex care systems. She will fight to lower prescription drug costs, expand mental health services, and protect Medicaid. By strengthening funding for disability services and early intervention, she will ensure that seniors on fixed incomes and families with special needs can access the care they need without sacrificing their financial security.

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from Ohioans who genuinely rely on Medicaid services. Senate Bill 315 strengthens accountability, improves oversight, and ensures taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly

Source: Rep. Salvo Votes in Support of Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act

The goal of this legislation is simple: normalize behavioral health care in the same way we normalize physical health care

Source: Representatives Salvo, White Introduce Bill to Require Coverage of Annual Behavior Health Well Checks

Amanda knows that when the state underfunds our schools, the burden falls directly on local homeowners. As a Board of Education member, she sees how this cycle drives up property taxes and squeezes families. Amanda will fight to fully fund Ohio’s public schools at the state level to provide permanent tax relief for residents while ensuring every student, including those with disabilities, has the resources and safe learning environments they deserve.

Source: Amanda's Priorities

Amanda Fontana is a mom, educator, and social worker running for State Representative in Ohio House District 51 because she’s lived the challenges too many families are still facing today. She knows what it’s like to worry about rising grocery prices, access to healthcare, and whether your kids are getting the support they need in the classroom. As a parent of a child with disabilities and a proud product of working-class grit, Amanda is stepping up to make sure no family feels unseen or left behind by the system. Her campaign is rooted in the belief that government should serve the people, not the powerful.

Source: Meet Amanda

Amanda knows that a strong middle class is built on the backs of hard-working union members. As corporate special interests attempt to dilute collective bargaining, she will fiercely oppose "right to work" deception and anti-labor legislation. Amanda will fight to protect fair wages, keep workplaces safe, and ensure that our public servants and private sector workers have the robust representation they need to thrive.

Source: Amanda's Priorities