Vol. III No. 2 (372)
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
January 4, 2012
Philadelphia Daily Record
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WITH A NEW City government sworn into place, Philadelphia’s leaders must look around to see what they can accomplish together.
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State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Small Business Forum for businesses (under 100 employees), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Univ. of Pennsylvania. Call (215) 492-2980 to RSVP. For info www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.com.
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Steve Aldrich of IBEW Local 269 inviagers all to reception in honor of Rep. Tina Davis at Bailey’s Bar and Grille, 6922 Bristol Emilie Road, Levittown. Host $1,000, Patron $500, Friend. $250, Supporter, $50. RSVP Seth Skervsky at 215550-1186.
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Phila. Bar Association Chancellor Welcomed Tonight The city’s cold temperatures will receive a warm-touch antidote this evening when a record number of handshakes are exchanged at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s annual Chancellor’s Reception welcoming John E. Savoth as the Association’s 85th Chancellor in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt at The Bellevue, Broad & Walnut Streets, 5-7 p.m. This is the event in which even the city’s busiest and most-successful
legal luminaries patiently wait in a line to wish the new Chancellor and each other good luck in the year ahead. At times, the line of nearly 1,000 well-wishers will flow through the ballroom foyer, around corridors, past meeting rooms and down to the escalator that leads guests up to the ballroom level. But the honoree, John Savoth, who leads the Association through 2012, won’t be complaining even though he’ll
be at the head of the line the whole time pumping as many as 13 hands per minute. Savoth, of Counsel to Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky PC, observes Philadelphia is fortunate to have a vibrant legal community filled with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and geographic roots – who have chosen to make the city their professional home.
City Moves To Merge Workforce Groups The Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, which sets the strategic direction for the City’s public workforce training system, has welcomed 10 new members to its board. The new members were appointed between September and December by Mayor Michael A. Nutter. PWIB is currently merging with the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corp. to form Philadelphia Works, Inc., a new, workforce organization that will serve both employers and employees. The merger is expected to be complete in June 2012. “The Philadelphia WIB has an important role to play in the months and years ahead, and I am excited our newcomers will add energy
and a fresh perspective as we shape our city’s workforce policies and strategies,” said WIB Chairman David Donald, CEO of PeopleShare. “The merger of the WIB and PWDC into Philadelphia Works, Inc. is a seminal moment in our city’s workforce development history.” “It is an ongoing goal and priority of our Administration to improve opportunities for Philadelphia’s workers,” the Mayor said. “A growing, educated workforce is the engine of our city; the more we invest in our talent pool, the more likely it is that businesses will grow, thrive and expand in the city. I would like to thank the new board members for accepting this call to public service.”
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The Philadelphia WIB provides the city with strategic and policy guidance to guarantee that opportunities exist for all Philadelphians to become productive members of the workforce. This board also helps ensure that Philadelphia’s businesses will have the human resources necessary to flourish in an evolving economy. The board is business-led, with a majority of the 32 board members representing the private sector. The new members listed below represent a wide range of professional and civic experiences to help the WIB meet its goals in the coming years. They are Anthony S. Bartolomeo, president and CEO, Pennoni Associates, Inc., resident of Washington Township, N.J.; Ryan Boyer, business man-
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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD ager, Laborers District Council Philadelphia & Vicinity, resident of Philadelphia; Joseph Frick, vice chairman and managing partner, Diversified Search, resident of Newtown Square; Rev. Terrence Griffith. 1st VP, Black Clergy of Philadelphia, resident of Philadelphia; Dan Kuba, special assistant to the secretary, Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry Workforce Development Partnership, resident of Harrisburg; Debra Malinics, president/owner, DMA Advertising, resident of Chestnut Hill; Joseph M. Parente, principal, KPMG LLP, resident of Bryn Mawr; Ajay Raju, partner, Reed Smith LLP, Philadelphia; Dr. Judith Renyi, executive director, Mayor’s Commission on Literacy, Philadelphia; and Myrna Toro, president, Synterra, Ltd., resident
of Clementon, N.J.
State Revenue Collections Drop In December Pennsylvania collected $2.3 billion in General Fund revenue in December, which was $141.5 million, or 5.9%, less than anticipated, Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser reported. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $11.6 billion, which is $486.8 million, or 4%, below estimate. Sales-tax receipts totaled $756.4 million for December, $4.4 million below estimate. Year-to-date sales tax collections total $4.4 billion, which is $23.3 million, or 0.5%, less than anticipated. Personal income-tax
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revenue in December was $794 million, $36.7 million below estimate. This brings year-to-date PIT collections to $4.6 billion, which is $165.9 million, or 3.5 percent, below estimate. December corporation-tax revenue of $459.9 million was $92.2 million below estimate. Year-to-date corporation-tax collections total $1.2 billion, which is $259.3 million, or 17.6 percent, below estimate. Inheritance tax revenue for the month was $70.3 million, $100,000 below estimate, bringing the year-to-date total to $391.3 million, which is $17.9 million, or 4.4%, below estimate. Realty transfer-tax revenue for December was $29.2 million, $4.5 million above estimate, bringing the fiscalyear total to $152.6 million, which is $9.9 million, or 6.1%, less than anticipated. Other General Fund tax revenue, including cigarette, malt beverage, liquor and table games taxes, totaled $145.5 million for the month, $2.6 million above estimate and bringing the year-to-date total to $778.2 million, which is $10 million, or 1.3%, above estimate. Non-tax revenue totaled $15 million for the month, $15.5 million below estimate, bringing the yearto-date total to $112.3 million, which is $20.7 million, or 15.5%, below estimate. In addition to the General Fund collections, the Motor License Fund received $159.6 million for the month, $9.2 million below estimate. Fiscal year-to-date collections for the fund – which include the commonly known gas and diesel taxes, as well as other license, fine and fee revenues – total $1.2 billion,
THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD which is $4.4 million, or 0.4%, below estimate. For more information, visit www.revenue.state.pa.us.
DPW Awards Grants To Stop Child Abuse, Neglect The Dept. of Public Welfare has awarded more than $1.5 million in Children’s Trust Fund grants to 13 community organizations, Secretary Gary D. Alexander announced today. The grants will support programs that work to prevent child abuse and neglect. Philadelphia Co. recipients are Congreso de Latinos Unidos ($120,000), Maternity Care Coalition ($120,000), Resources for Human Development, Inc. ($120,000) and Turning Points for Children ($120,000). The Children’s Trust Fund grants focus on strengthening families and building protective factors and resiliency within parents, caregivers and children in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. “By building a strength-based family unit around the child, we are building a natural protective factor,” said Alexander. “These grants will bring positive outcomes for children and their families.” The hospitals and organizations will use evidence- or researchbased methods to provide comprehensive support services to pregnant and parenting teens and young adults.
in candidate funds. Recipient organizations are chosen based on their ability to implement research-based methods that are proven to create positive outcomes for children, families and the community, as well as their capacity to leverage additional resources. Since the grants were created in 1988, Pennsylvania has continued its commitment to keep kids safe by awarding nearly $40 million in three-year grants to 252 organizations across the state. The Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund is funded through revenue generated from a $10 surcharge on all marriage and divorce applications filed in the state. “Child-abuse prevention is a much-needed service we can provide to the families and communities to help keep our children safe,” said Alexander. The Children’s Trust Fund is administered by DPW and supported by the Office of Child Development & Early Learning. For more information on the Children’s Trust Fund or grant opportunities, call (800) 833-5196 or visit www.pactf.org or visit www.dpw.state.pa.us.
Smith Reports Fat Coffers Fort Senate Race The Tom Smith for Senate Campaign today announced a campaign war-chest of more than $4.4 million at the close of the fourth quarter. The funds include 4thquarter contributions of more than $125,000 as well as $4.25 million 4
“Tom Smith has again demonstrated that he has the organization, message, and resources to defeat Bob Casey in November,” said Campaign Mgr. Jim Conroy. “With Tom’s tireless work ethic and ability to connect with an electorate that has had enough of professional politicians – it comes as no surprise that Tom Smith is now leading in the polls.” The latest financial report far outpaces that of Smith’s Republican primary opponents and brings near-parity with Democrat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, Conroy said.
Stephen Kinsey Announces Bid To Replace Myers In Pa. House On Saturday, Jan. 14, Stephen Kinsey will announce his candidacy for election as State Representative for the 201st District at the Center in the Park (5818 Germantown Avenue) in Philadelphia. A proud Democrat, Stephen will be joined by elected officials, ward leaders, supporters, and community leaders from throughout the 201st Dist. At the Jan. 14 announcement, Stephen will receive the endorsement of State Rep. John Myers (D-Northwest). “I am running for State Representative because I believe we can use this office to improve our commu-
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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD nity by helping people to find jobs, work with neighbors to improve our schools, and empower us to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe,” said Kinsey.
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As a lifelong resident of Germantown who raised three of his four daughters as a single parent, Stephen knows first-hand how the power of community can transform lives. As State Representative,
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Stephen believes he can use this power to make a difference in his community, block by block.