Meet Tony Dastra

Civic-minded. Experienced. Ready to serve.

Tony Dastra is a public servant and neighborhood advocate running for Mayor of Lancaster with a clear goal: to build a more transparent, accountable, and people-powered city government.

Tony wearing his iconic hat and a suit, standing in front of American and Pennsylvania state flags.

✅ What Tony Brings:

  • Municipal Experience: Works in Lancaster Township’s Public Works Department across GIS mapping, stormwater, traffic, and grants. He is also responsible for the Township Communications channels.

  • Policy Impact: Helped draft Lancaster’s City Charter and Comprehensive Plan as part of the Home Rule Study and Planning Commissions.

  • Environmental Action: Arranged the region’s first single-use plastic regulations.

  • Community Access: Livestreamed public meetings and set a new standard for Lancaster governments in the push for more transparent local government.

  • Visionary Ideas: Proposes innovative solutions like civilian aid programs and a municipal stable token to cut transaction fees.

Tony believes we must run government like a government—not like a business—and that power belongs with the people.

🎯 Why He’s Running:

Because Lancaster deserves a mayor who:

  • Knows how municipal government works

  • Listens before leading

  • Works for every neighborhood

Tony making balloon animals at outdoor event with tents and crowd.

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