Hi, I’m Jon.

I’m running for Lehigh County Commissioner because I want to live in a sustainable Lehigh County that uplifts our neediest residents and puts people first.

I live in West Bethlehem with my wife, Allison, and my dog, Dingo. I work as a data manager for an education nonprofit. I used to work as a case manager at Whitehall Middle School, and before that, as the Teen Center Director for the Boys and Girls Club.

I’ve seen what happens when people need help and can’t get it. I’ve seen how people get punished for not having access to resources. And I know how to use data to make evidence-based decisions to build systems that work for the people who need them most.

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Why I’m Running:

  • Lehigh County needs human and social services that keep people healthy, keep families together, help children grow, and most of all, services that are effective for working people.

  • Lehigh County has a responsibility to keep residents safe and healthy by addressing the root causes of poverty and pain. This means working to provide affordable and high quality housing, food, healthcare, clothing, internet access, and a living wage.

  • We cannot treat the land or the people of Lehigh County as disposable. I will push for evidence-based policies that are both economically and environmentally responsible.

Proud to be endorsed by…

  • Run For Something

    Pennsylvania! Give it up for a seasoned organizer with 10 years experience in education and student services! Jon Irons for Lehigh County Commissioner knows what happens when working families need help and can't get it—he's looking to change that and that's why he's got our support for Lehigh County Commissioner!

  • Lehigh Valley Labor Council

    Lehigh Valley Labor Council is the voice of organized Labor in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

    Solidarity forever! For the Union makes us strong.

  • Zach Cole-Borghi, Lehigh County Commissioner

    I am excited to endorse Jon Irons for Lehigh County Commissioner. Jon’s involvement in local issues and his knowledge of county government and human services set him apart from the field. I support his vision for building a sustainable Lehigh County through expanded housing resources and data-driven investments in our neediest residents.

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    Lehigh Valley Stands Up (LVSU)

    LVSU is a grassroots organization formed by leaders throughout the Lehigh Valley. We are a multi-racial working class force for transformative political change in the Lehigh Valley, focused on holding our elected and appointed leaders accountable for their actions and exposing corruption in every level of government. We want to divest from institutions that have harmed our communities and invest in equitable solutions that will benefit everyone. Members of LVSU need people-powered candidates who will fight for #AllOfUs. They are proud to endorse Jon Irons.

  • Pennsylvania Working Families Party

    Pennsylvania Working Families Party (WFP) is a grassroots political party that recruits, trains, and elects the next generation of progressive leaders to office. WFP is proud to endorse Jon Irons for County Commissioner because of his commitment to end mass incarceration, increase access to mental health care, and advocate for the needs of working households in Lehigh County

  • Progressive Change Campaign Committee

    PCCC is a million member grassroots organization building progressive power at the federal, state, and local levels. We engage in electoral and issue advocacy work. In these trying times, our top focus is saving democracy and the planet. We also organize on economic populist priorities like a wealth tax, canceling student debt, expanding Social Security, corporate accountability, worker rights, and bold solutions to climate change. PCCC endorses Jon Irons for Lehigh County Commissioner because of his shared commitment to these issues.

  • Dave Harrington, Lehigh County Commissioner

    Jon Irons has consistently stood up for the working and marginalized people of Lehigh County through advocacy and showing up. He believes, like I do, that we can and should be doing more to focus on rehabilitation and humanity over punishment and jailing as a way to reduce crime. Jon has been a fixture in moving Lehigh County forward and strengthening our community. I am proud to endorse him for the At-Large Commissioner Seat.

  • Logo for Make the Road Action Pennsylvania

    Make the Road Action PA

    Pennsylvania’s largest Latino organizing group, representing 13,000+ members, backs Jon Irons for his record in organizing and equity in communities. Make the Road Action PA is excited to contact thousands of Lehigh County voters for Jon Irons!

  • Logo for Lehigh Valley For All against an American flag background

    Lehigh Valley For All (LV4All)

    Lehigh Valley for All Members have deliberated and voted for endorsing candidates who align most with the group’s progressive democratic values. LV4All’s voting system ranks the candidates based on the number of votes obtained. 3 stars is the highest a candidate can earn. Jon Irons has received a 3-star endorsement from LV4All.

  • Climate Cabinet Action

    Climate Cabinet and our partners have combined local policy expertise with big data to identify the downballot races with the greatest climate impact per campaign dollar. We know that Jon Irons truly cares about the residents of Lehigh County and will fight for their future. We are proud to include him in our 2023 Climate Slate.