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by Joe Shaheeli One major Philadelphia asset attractive to outside buyers willing to spend a billion dollars or more is the Philadelphia Gas Works, a city-owned utility. It’s also the easiest of city assets to place on the market. But, before the Mayor and City Council jump on the possibility of doing so, they need to listen to the advice given by two men who have a rich experience in selling utilities. Both have been on both sides of such sales and their advice may have gone unnoticed, since no Council Members attended their appearance at a seminar sponsored by the Center City District. Hosted by CCDC’s Paul Levy, the event was to discuss “monetizing public assets, what works and what doesn’t.” He brought in these two wise men, who came loaded with experience and advice. First to address the group of Center City business people was Dana Levenson, CFO of the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation with oversight of that Commonwealth’s general aviation, airports, highways and registry of motor vehicles. He also is in charge of MassDOT’s real-estate and infrastructure-development activities and its forays into public-private partnerships. Prior to that, he spent four years at the Royal Bank of Scotland as managing director in charge of the firm’s infrastructure banking business in the Americas. Sharing the stage with him was Tom Lanclot, a partner of William Blair & Co., a Chicago-based investmentbanking and asset-management firm where he leads the
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ADVISING against outright sale of PGW were utility-sale experts Tom Lancelot and Dana R. Levenson, at panel on City owned utility sales hosted by Center City District. With them was Temple University’s Joe McLaughlin. Infrastructure Investment sale, both agreed, would at- tains the asset and assumes partner. The P3 agreement imBanking Group. He has tract many bidders. Pension most business, financial and played an active role in inno- and sovereign-wealth funds capital risks. These are often poses detailed operating, vative P3 financial-advisory and other institutional in- structured as a long-term maintenance and safety stanassignments and financing vestors are making signifi- “revenue concession” and/or dards and capital-improvement requirements and it allocations for lease. transactions for clients in the cant The City pays the private requires thorough managepublic, nonprofit and private infrastructure. There is a particularly strong demand for partner preestablished, rent- ment and oversight by the sectors. Also on the panel was US infrastructure assets due like “availability payments” City. What is key is the fact, Joseph P. McLaughlin, Jr., to their stable and predictable based upon the availability of director of the Institute for cash flows. A typical term is the assets to the public. This should problems arise with Public Affairs and assistant likely 30 to 50 years to create creates budget certainty for faulty performances by the dean for external affairs for sufficient return for investors the City over the life of the private entity, the City may reclaim the asset without any Temple University’s College commensurate with the risk contract. The private partner de- payment to the private partof Liberal Arts, who helped undertaken. Instead of selling PGW signs, builds (or rehabili- ner. explain why public assets in The benefits of a P3 apthis city had a difficult road outright, both urge the tates), finances, operates and to go before becoming mar- Mayor and City Council to maintains the asset, based on proach are many. Privateket-eligible. He said PGW explore and develop a public- strict delivery and perform- sector financing opens the was the only one totally private partnership, a “P3”. ance requirements. The door to equity, longer-term within the control of city gov- It can be tailored to meet the City’s payments may be re- debt and a wide array of fiernment, making it market- City’s financial, policy and duced for underperformance nancing tools. It can lead to operational goals. It is not an or bonuses for exceptional savings in design and conattractive. struction, as well as operaLevenson and Lanclot ad- outright sale of a public asset, performance. Under a P3 agreement, the tions and maintenance. If a vised this city government since the City maintains ownnot to sell outright its gas ership of the asset and sets City can control user fees, private firm assumes longutility. They also cautioned operational, maintenance and design and construction stan- term risk allocation, the City dards, operating, mainte- can better concentrate on its against using the money from safety standards. The infrastructure asset’s nance and safety standards core functions. It can access any transaction for operating funds, with the simple state- revenues are monetized by and other key parameters. the best operational expertise ment, “Here today, gone to- the private partner. The pub- The City also can control and innovative technology. morrow,” urging, instead, lic agency receives an up- user-fee levels. The P3 Finally, the long-term conplowing those net sales dol- front payment, annuities, agreement may include rev- tract provides tax benefits to or other the private partner that can lars into other infrastructure and/or a revenue-sharing enue-sharing arrangement .The private arrangements to avoid finan- flow through as savings to projects and improvements. Putting up the PGW for partner operates and main- cial windfalls to the private the City.
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Sabatina Offers Easy Access To Voter ID State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. (D-Northeast) is introducing a bill that would allow members of the both the State House and State Senate to provide voter-identification cards at their district offices. He noted, “My district of-
fices are conveniently located to make it easy for constituents to visit. The regional PennDOT office is not. By allowing the House and Senate district offices to issue voter ID cards, we are able to ensure every registered voter has
the opportunity to obtain the proper identification for the general election.” The identification proposed by Sabatina would be similar to the identification cards issued by an institution of higher learning or a care facility, two types of identification that are acceptable for voting. For more information, contact Danny Bauder at (215) 821-9842. Under normal circumstances, legislation introduced by a Democrat in the Republican-controlled State House of Representatives will face an uphill battle winning consideration and a vote. However, Sabatina’s measure may have unusual appeal for Republicans. It empowers state legislators, after all; and Republicans form a majority of legislators in both House and Senate. His bill can hardly be called hostile to Republican interests, then. Voter-ID Ruling Leaves Election Boards Up In Air
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court tossed a final decision on the controversial voter photo-ID law back to a lower court, which may not reach a decision until Oct. 2. Allowing time for a final Supreme Court review, county Election Boards may have no more than a month before the Nov. 6 election to train election
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From now until Nov. 6 the Committee of 70 will daily post answers to election questions on its website. First question answered follows: Q: The State House Majority Leader predicted that the voter-ID law would win Pennsylvania for Mitt Romney. Why isn’t the Obama campaign heading up the antivoter-ID rallies? A: Despite what Mike Turzai said, current polls show Obama comfortably ahead – or at least comfortably enough that the GOP is now putting its money elsewhere. The Democrats seem to be worried too much open talk about voter ID, and the problems of getting a photo ID to vote, will scare voters who need the ID. The Obama folks are quietly helping ID-less Pennsylvania voters one-byone, and Obama’s Justice Dept. is aggressively fighting voter-ID laws in some states, but not in Pennsylvania. Another question, touching a more sensitive issue, was: Q: In 2005, after the General Assembly passed a middle-of-the-night pay raise, incensed voters denied retention to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Russell Nigro (Cont. Page 6) Councilman Bill
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SAVVY PANEL led by Gov. Ed Rendell, left, commemorated Constitution Day at national Constitution Center by discussing voter-ID controversy. Joining Governor were, from left, Michael Williams of NAACP’s Voter Empowerment Project, Rutgers-Camden Law Prof. Robert Williams, Witold Walczak of Penna. ACLU, veteran vote-fraud reporter John Fund and Penna. Dept. of State spokesman Ronald Ruman.
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(Cont. From Page 4) on maps in place since 2001. The redistricting plan now before them will effectively pit some Democrat legislators against each other. The constitution mandates that State Senate and House district boundaries be redrawn every 10 years, based on the latest census, to ensure that members of each chamber speak for roughly the same number of constituents. Districts are required to be compact, contiguous and as equal in population as practicable. The constitution also prohibits the division of any county, city or other political subdivision into multiple districts unless absolutely necessary. The justices peppered attorneys on either side of the voter-ID dispute with questions during the final appeal of an attempt to stop the law before the November elections. Groups appealing a lower court’s decision upholding the law argued the requirement would disenfranchise or burden many rightful voters. Attorneys for the State and two of its top officials disputed that claim and argued the Constitution allows the legislature to regulate elections through laws like the voter-ID requirement.
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(Cont. From Page 5) and nearly sent Justice Sandra Schultz Newman into early retirement as well. Are the Supreme Court justices thinking about retention – and preserving the backing of their respective political parties – as they consider whether the voter-ID law should stay or go in November? A: You never know what’s on a judge’s mind and none are up for retention (which happens every 10 years) this November. But two justices will be on the November 2013 ballot: One is Chief Justice Ron Castille, a Republican who court-watchers speculate could join the three Democrat justices in blocking the law. But even if he wins, he can only stay on the bench until Mar. 16, 2014, when he turns 70 and must step down. Castille could decide the few extra months are not worth running for retention – however he rules on voter ID. The wrath of voters could be on the mind of Max Baer, the other justice up for retention in 2013. He won’t turn 70 until 2017. Have a question? Post it
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Two judicial crises have kept Pennsylvania politicians in turmoil this election season. One is the legislation mandating voter photo-ID for the Nov. 6 general election and the other is redistricting of General Assembly seats for 2014. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a complex opinion on photo IDs. A bipartisan four-justice majority ordered the lower-court judge who had heard the case, Commonwealth Court’s Robert E. Simpson, Jr., to review the State of Pennsylvania’s practical ability to get voter photo IDs in time to all who want them. Judge Simpson, who had approved the law originally, is in effect being asked to think twice. So why couldn’t the Supreme Court simply do his thinking for him? That could have been quicker, and at this late date, decisiveness is what 67 county election boards need. Judge Simpson has until Oct. 2 to review the Dept. of State’s procedures, holding them to a strict test that no voters will be disenfranchised as a result. These procedures were indeed hasty and have been evolving since the voter photo-ID law was passed in the spring. It is likely Judge Simpson will approve again what he approved before, but he will be under pressure to order yet more changes in ID-card procedures. For its part, DOS will be burning the midnight oil trying to anticipate and address these issues in advance. We believe voter photo ID, which the Republicans thought was a good thing, but served instead to prod a lackadaisical Democrat base into a beehive of registration activity, will remain the law of the land. On redistricting, the Supreme Court is expected to rule any day now. The General Assembly’s second plan goes far to meet the objections which caused the first plan to be struck down. Still, the plan offered by piano teacher Amanda Holt, and reviewed here for our readers earlier this year, continues to look superior to the General Assembly’s latest offering. In any event, what the Supremes decide will become the order of the day, forcing both parties to go back to their core activity: marshalling their supporters to go to the polls election day. Regardless, we can say for sure this summer saw little rest for members of the General Assembly. The long, murky shadow cast by November’s uncertainties spoiled many a sunny day for lawmakers … who are also candidates.
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Yo, City Hall Sam, you referred to Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz as a “moderate voice” (Sep. 6). Schwartz operated the Women’s Way abortion company for some eight years. Thousands of mothers were injured and their children killed. As an elected official, she has voted to have citizens pay for abortions through their taxes and has voted to federally fund Planned Parenthood. She also supports the HHS mandate against the Catholic Church and others. Sam, please print a retraction! John P. Stanton
I am not at all sure a realestate tax hike saves city jobs as stated last week (“Can Higher Real-Estate taxes Save Philly Jobs?). The incoming AVI (Actual value Initiative) was once called “Full Value”. Taxpayers’ homes must be valued at 100% of their value based on comparable sales of the most current three years. It cannot be done if the tax rate is not greatly lowered. To make the project “revenue-neutral” is impossible. Most properties will get an increase. The notion spread by some in officialdom that some wards will get a decrease
seems dead wrong. I will be from “Missouri” on this: show me. That Philadelphia has a plethora of taxes, many annoying and not logical to business, goes without saying. To eliminate any or all of them to promote business is not rational without extensive study. The City needs the revenue from all taxes to survive. So honing them, or simplifying the system is best – maybe consolidation of some. Still, that is no guarantee of more jobs. Business-owners may enjoy a tax reduction without new hires. In the last few years, many employers assigned additional tasks to existing workers, rather than
hire new workers. It is mainly small business and small-business startups that have produced jobs. You cite “historic job loss.” We have passed through a national economic downturn. The city has been gaining in population since our housing stocks cost less to purchase than in New York or Washington. The 10-year abatement is greatly responsible for new construction and rehabs. Any reduction from 10 years will weaken recovery. And any not-well-thought-out real-estate tax increase will start a depopulation trend of taxpayers. Joe Stivala
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Learn What To Do From The Professionals by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can a person in a coma file bankruptcy? Answer: Several times a year, I get calls from potential clients who want to know how they can get a bankruptcy filed on behalf of a parent or
other relative who is incapacitated because of dementia, or who is unconscious and/or in a coma. Usually these situations involve a pending foreclosure, where the homeowner is not competent to file a bankruptcy case, but an adult child wants to use Chapter 13 to stop the
foreclosure. The bankruptcy law does allow a living, but incompetent, person to file bankruptcy. Ideally, the relatives should first obtain an order of guardianship from the local probate or appropriate state court in the jurisdiction where the incompetent person lives. If an order of guardianship has been issued, it means a state court judge has reviewed the affected person’s medical records and has made a find-
ing that the person does not have the capacity to make decisions. Most guardianship orders specifically identify the powers assigned to the guardian. If the concerned relatives anticipate a bankruptcy filing, they should ask the state court judge to specifically include the authority to file a bankruptcy case. Bear in mind, however, that your state’s rules about filing for a (Cont. Page 26)
by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. Beside needing to prove disability, someone seeking SSI benefits must meet income and resource tests to be found eligible to receive benefits. In general, a claimant with no spouse can possess resources adding up to no more than $2,000 in order to qualify to receive SSI benefits. 20 C.F.R. section 416.1205(c). The combined total resources for a claimant with an eligible spouse cannot exceed $3,000. Id. Certain assets are excluded from being considered resources, such as a house owned by the claimant which serves as his principal residence; household goods and personal effects (furni-
ture, appliances, electronic equipment, computers, TVs, and the like), and one automobile. See 20 C.F.R. sections 416.1210, 416.1212, 416.1216, 416.1218. SSA also takes into account earned and unearned income when deciding whether a disabled claimant may receive SSI benefits. Unearned income includes annuities, pensions, workers’ compensation, veterans benefits, unemployment compensation, and Social Security disability benefits. 20 C.F.R. section 416.1121 (a). Alimony and support payments are also treated as unearned income. 20 C.F.R. (Cont. Page 9) Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board. Chapters 7/13 & Stop foreclosures, creditors harassments, lawsuits, garnishments, and sheriff sales.
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STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione discusses Harrisburg agenda with Teamster Danny Grace and former DA candidate Dan McCaffery.
COMMITTEEMAN Dennis McClearnan has an opinion about city politics which he details to Councilman Bill Greenlee and Bill Green.
HAPPY TIMES were evident for Councilman BillGreenlee, 63rd Ward Leader Bernice Hill, Thomas James and Pete Lyde.
LONG-TIME Committeeman Al Stuhl, left, shares this Driscoll family photo as brothers Mike and Joe join up with dad Joe Driscoll.
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DEMOCRAT Ward Leaders and elected officials, including Sheriff Jewell Williams and State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr., GREAT DAY for a picnic last Saturday was evident on smiles of these were on hand for annual end-of-summer gathering of attendees. From left are State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr., Councilman Bill Green, Local 830 chief Danny Grace, Ward Leader Bob Northeast Wards’ annual picnic in Burholme Park. All photos by Harry Leech Dellavella and Jim DiVergilis, of Local 830.
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Northeast Ward Leaders Picnic At Burholme Park
ESCORTING City Commissioner Al Schmidt, center, were Ward Leades Bill Dolbow and Bob Dellavella.
POLITICAL GOSSIP ruled conversations of attendees, all with one comment: “The food was great!” Identified in photo are State Rep. Mark Cohen and Bill Rubin.
h-7 SHARING a shot with Councilwoman Marian Tasco, 2nd from left, were 35th Ward Leader Billy Dolbow, Kathy Wersinger and 53rd Ward Leader Janice Sulman.
WARD LEADER Bill Dolbow joins up with Phil Grutzmacher, Kathy Wersinger and Tucker Mullen.
WARD LEADER Bernice Hill gets hug from everyone’s favorite, Mary Frances Fogg.
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Forecast: Lower Presidential Vote Turnout?
-- Registration Figures To Date Trail Behind 2008 --
by Joe Shaheeli Main-line media, including all papers and television stations in the city except for the Philadelphia Public Record, in their election reporting concede Philadelphia will see a record turnout and an avalanche sweep for President Obama. Which is what we do not believe. The registration figures reported to date by the city’s County Commissioners belie what the media are claiming. We see those incoming figures projecting a lesser turnout for this city and possibly the Commonwealth. A check with report Gregory Irving, voter registration administrator, re-
veals the following: Despite the hullabaloo over the voter photo-ID bill and the resulting strenuous efforts of the City’s Commissioners, the dedicated supporters of Obama’s reelection effort and Democrat ward leaders who are counted on to bring out the vote, the figures showing up, as of this date, of those registering to vote are down 139,911 from those logged in during the 2008 national presidential campaign. There remains about the same distance in registration totals between the Democrats and Republicans in this city. Dems continue leading with 811,687 registrants, while Republicans hang on to
129,351 loyalists. Daily efforts to insure everyone eligible to vote has a proper voter ID have resulted in additional thousands of duplicate registrations, creating a problem for the registration officials. The numbers are high and are honest and do not reflect the obvious thousands of faulty registrations submitted by ACORN members in the 2008 election. What is disappointing to the leaders of both parties is the lack of effort reported in their respective wards. Understandably, Democrat ward leaders found it harder to get Republicans to change over to Democrat, with no ward reaching any-
where near 100. Changeovers from Republican registrants to Democrats totaled to date, 3,559. Republican ward leaders failed likewise, despite claims to the contrary by some of a big net gain in changeovers. None got near the figure of 100, with Republicans registering over to their side only 1,644. The one Republican ward which may reach that goal by end of registrations, was the 64th, led by ward leader Bob Cummings with 93. President Obama’s campaign team in the city, supported by several pro-Obama action groups, accounted for much of the new Democrat registrations. But it is not sure
which of these were duplicates as a result of the outreach efforts to ensure compliance with the voter photo-ID law. The Obama effort brought in 22,619, followed by pro-Obama organizations which totaled about the same. The question to be asked, and which can’t be answered by anyone group, is how will the 6,227 independents and the 89,961 registered as “other” will vote. Key to voter turnout for either party is whether efforts are being made to target them. Belying the dip in lower registration turnouts are the absentee-ballot applications. The military applications have already
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surpassed their figure in 2008 and it is expected, at the rate they are coming in, the 20,000 applications logged in 2008 “will be surpassed.” The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision determining the validity of the voter photo-ID legislation may have some affect on the turnout. Invalidating the law may turn off those who went to the trouble of getting voter IDs, especially seniors. Then, again, it may not. The only sign there may be a decrease in voting totals from the 2008 presidential election in Philadelphia is the fact there are 139,911 fewer registrations reported to date.
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“No, you handle it!” “No! I don’t want to handle it! You handle it!” “But you’re the bigger court!” “But you made the initial decision!” Now I’m pretty sure that’s not how it went, but I would guess that if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Commonwealth Court were a couple of little kids, they’d be saying that about the Commonwealth’s new voter-ID law right about now. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court made a decision on the voter-ID law based on the arguments they heard during last week’s hearings held here in Philadelphia. The decision: Let’s not make a decision. Let’s make Commonwealth Court do it. The Supremes sent the voter-ID law back to Commonwealth Court. This was the court that decided a few weeks ago that the law, which mandates some sort of state-sponsored ID in order to vote, didn’t constitute an impediment to voting and that the state should be trusted to make sure that all voters know (a) that the law was in place and (b) where to get an ID. On that point, the Supremes did not agree. Writing for the majority in the 4-3 decision, Chief Justice Ron Castille said the time frame that the Commonwealth had given itself to implement this law was far too short for the court to believe they would be able to pull it off. “Overall, we are confronted with an ambitious effort on the part of the General Assembly to bring the new identification procedure into effect within a relatively short timeframe (Cont. Page 26)
A gang of mavericks assembled for the annual 56th Ward Picnic at Burholme Park. WARD LEADER JOHN SABATINA has been hosting the event for decades and always draws a great crowd of politicos. This year was no exception as mayoral wannabes COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN and STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS competed for having most handshakes with committee people and friends of the ward. Sabatina has also been much more gregarious in recent years. He invited several other wards to join the picnic, including DAN SAVAGE’S 23rd Ward, BILL DOLBOW’S 35th Ward, PAT PARKINSON’S 57th Ward, BERNICE HILL’S 63rd Ward, JANICE SULMAN’S 53rd Ward, BOB DELLAVELLA’S 55th Ward and EMILIO VAZQUEZ’S 43rd Ward. Vazquez regularly consorts with Sabatina. Vazquez represents a number of Latino Democrats. The relationship between Sabatina and him shows a diverse block of voters can be delivered to the right candidate. Teamsters Local 830 leader DAN GRACE also attended. The weekend previous, the Teamsters celebrated 70 years and Grace hosted a well-attended picnic on the grounds of Local 830’s headquarters on Southampton Road in the Far Northeast. Sabatina’s picnic used to include a very competitive softball game between his committee people and committee people of the 63rd Ward. But after at least a half a dozen serious knee and shoulder injuries, the game had to be retired. Also seen having a good time at the picnic was STATE REPS. JOHN SABATINA, JR. and MARK COHEN, and COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN TASCO. For the first time in recent memory, all three statewide row offices seem to be within the grasp of the Democratic candidate. Attorney General candidate KATHLEEN KANE really has to stumble to lose the race. She would be the first Democrat and woman to win the office. TREASURER ROB McCORD is running well ahead of his opponent, whose name escapes City Hall Sam. STATE REP. GENE DePASQUALE is in very good shape to win the Auditor General’s seat. It should be noted that Democrats are world-famous for snatching defeat from the mouth of victory. In three previous races, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General went to bed victorious on election night and then woke up defeated the next morning.
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It was terrible news to learn that 5 acres of woodland were leveled for a parking lot in PARKWOOD. The bus company that did it in the NORTHEAST neighborhood said three acres will be a meadow for all to enjoy. Without trees? Still, that company is loyal to our city, and something should be worked out. Another company, LITTLEWOOD & Son on Main Street in Manayunk, 150 years in our city, still floods when the Schuylkill rises. I do not recall any talk from the city on flood-control measures? They have not heard from the City in 150 years on this.... DEMOCRATIC CITY COMMITTEE moved into their new digs at 219 Spring Garden St. Still unfinished, yet functional, it improves what was once a rundown area. Congressman BOB BRADY resolved yet another labor-management dispute, with the long night at Goldtex ending. More remain, such as the firefighters issue. To encourage more support from other unions, LOCAL 22 Fire Fighters needs to INTERACT more with other unions.... A CITY COUNCIL OVERRIDE of the mayoral veto on the Finnigan’s Wake issue is smart. Many city streets are vacated for tax-ratable use by Council. Mayoral meddling? THE TALK Mayor Nutter will get a job in the Obama administration won’t go away. Many are for it – FOR DIFFERENT REASONS. AN INCENTIVE TO VOTE DEMOCRAT?... The City 9/11 Memorial Service was meager in size on the 11th Anniversary – of all dates (?). The Mayor was not present, and firefighters were in short supply. The EVENT was about those killed, nothing else!! COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON has come up with another great proposal to revamp the CITY Property Maintenance Code. The months of lightening from HENON’S office are reminiscent of the JFK first 100 days. COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA was a busy community activist, and has not changed on assuming office. He recently took on the electronic-billboard issue.... YOUR A.V.I. REAL-ESTATE TAX INCREASE? One publication told CITY COUNCIL members not to buckle to taxpayer pressure, who (may) have benefited from an inequitable tax system. Wow! Taxpayers should be ignored by Council Members? The writer could be from the suburbs? The system was not inequitable as stated. Taxpayers cannot be responsible for any “benefit” by a city-set assessment. Here is HOW (Cont. Page 25)
Yo! Here we go again with these genuine (and funny) 911 calls. DISPATCHER: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency? CALLER: I heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. DISPATCHER: Do you have an address? CALLER: No, I’m wearing a blouse and slacks, why? DISPATCHER: Nine-one-one, what is your emergency? CALLER: Someone broke into my house and took a bite out of my ham and cheese sandwich. DISPATCHER: Excuse me? CALLER: I made a ham and cheese sandwich and left it on the kitchen table and when I came back from the bathroom, someone had taken a bite out of it. DISPATCHER: Was anything else taken? CALLER: No, but this has happened to me before and I’m sick and tired of it. DISPATCHER: Nine-one-one. CALLER: Hi, is this the police? DISPATCHER: This is 911. Do you need police assistance? CALLER: Well I do need assistance and I did not know who to call. Can you tell me how to cook a turkey? I’ve never cooked one before. DISPATCHER: Nine-one-one, fire or emergency? CALLER: Fire, I guess. DISPATCHER: How can I help you sir? CALLER: I was wondering – does the Fire Dept. put snow chains on their trucks? DISPATCHER: Yes sir, do you have an emergency? CALLER: Well, I’ve spent the last four hours trying to put these chains on my tires and well, er, do you think the Fire Dept. could come over & help me? DISPATCHER: Help you what? CALLER: Help me get these chains on my car! (Cont. Page 25)
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US SEN. KELLY AYOTTE of New Hampshire was in King of Prussia on Tuesday to stump for MITT ROMNEY. “Women for Mitt” sponsored the event. Some of the herd from Philadelphia attended, including Tea Party leaders TERRI & DON ADAMS and Republican activist DENISE FUREY. Women for Mitt’s Pennsylvania chairwoman BERNIE COMFORT introduced Ayotte and two women from Gov. Romney’s administration in Massachusetts. BETH LINDSTROM was a member of his cabinet and was SEN. SCOTT BROWN’S campaign manager in 2009. Lindstrom reminded us that half of Romney’s cabinet was female and that his management style empowered both men and women alike who worked for him. Ayotte is a rising star in the party. She was the first female Attorney General in New Hampshire. She was appointed to that position by a Republican governor and was reappointed twice by his Democratic successor. Ayotte understands the importance of working with Democrats and believes Romney has demonstrated his ability to get things done through partnership with the opposition while not sacrificing his principals. Romney entered office in Massachusetts with a multi-billion-dollar deficit and left a roughly $2 billion rainy-day fund. He managed this feat with Democratic majorities in both houses. Election-law attorney MATT WOLFE, on behalf of RICK HELLBERG and MIKE CIBIK, the chairman and vice chairman respectively of Republican City Committee, filed a complaint with the Philadelphia Ethics Board regarding reports MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER took two aides to the Democratic National Convention. The City Charter (Cont. Page 25)
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Ali Still Champion – Of Freedom
MUHAMMAD ALI was given Champion Of Freedom Liberty Medal at Constitution Center last week. Daughter Laila Ali, a professional boxer joined by 2012 Olympic Gold Medalists Susan Francia, 2nd from right, and Claressa Shields, 3rd from right, presented Liberty Medal to her father and fellow Olympic Gold Medalist. Photo by Pat Hawkins
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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell, who succeeded her husband in 3rd Council Dist., along with tournament coordinator Fred Jenkins, are expecting another exciting tournament. Young boxers from virtually every gym in city are expected to compete and follow in footsteps of some of tournament’s past participants, which include numerous Philly professionals, some of whom went on to acquire worldwide fame.
LUCIEN “The Solution” Blackwell was a State Rep. Councilman, Congressman, and mayoral candidate in his career in public service. But in 1949, Blackwell claimed another title, although this one was in boxing arena, when he won acclaimed Diamond Belt Championship. His legacy continues with annual “Lucien Blackwell Amateur Boxing Tournament” which kicks off next week.
WELCOMING Democrat Candidate Eugene DePasquale, center, are DC21’s Joe Ashdale and Councilman Bob Henon.
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LABOR and political dignitaries turned out to show their support for Democrat candidate Eugene DePasquale at Joe Dougherty’s Local 401 Bridgemen’s Hall at event hosted by Building Trades Council. Among those attending were Councilman Bob Henon, Building Trades President Pat Gillespie, Joe Dougherty, Jonathan Saidel, candidate DePasquale, Dan McCaffery and sponsor Shawn Dillon.
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PHILA. Council AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Elizabeth McElroy is joined by Building Trades President Pat Gillespie, and host Joe Dougherty, right, in welcoming DePasquale to fundraiser in his honor.
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NEXUS EnergyHomes Bring Net-Zero Residences Townhouses that can conceivably end energy costs for their owners are coming to Philadelphia. The first five are being built by NEXUS EnergyHomes at 4th & Brown Streets in Northern Liberties. Each of the homes will be built to Emerald
Certification standards; the highest green-building standards set out by the National Association of Homebuilders and will be Net-Zero, capable of generating as much energy as they use, saving the homeowners thousands of dollars each year on utility bills from day one.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 120534 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit certain activities that damage, deface, or risk damage to, public artwork or memorials, and to provide for penalties for violations of such prohibitions, all under certain terms and conditions. Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item. Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael Decker Chief Clerk City of Philadelphia
COUNCIL President Darrell Clarke, left of sign, inaugurates groundbreaking of Foundry NEXUS VP Ann Ashley and Court development bringing zero-energy-cost housing to Phila. Left of sign is NEXUS Ener- DISCUSSING construction sched- Founder Paul Zanechi show off roof gyHomes founder Paul Zanechi, together with ule are builder Charles Hannah and solar panels which will reduce enstaff and contractor Charles Hannah on right. local developer Joseph Ingargiola. ergy costs to zero for homeowners. The townhouses, to be nologies available under one water reclamation.” the city. Nexus builds tradiknown as Foundry Court, will roof. These townhomes will The company is additionally tional to contemporary styles, feature 2,800+ square feet of offer a myriad of green outdoor building a classic suburban and offers its products at modlight-filled living space, home-living options, such as style, single-family two-story erate- to custom-price ranges, garages, light towers, and roof rooftop gardening (including home with two-car garage at as demonstrated in the pricing decks. The designs are modern, vegetables and artistic plantings) 301 Fountain Street in the Man- difference between the two lowith a nod to the traditional. and the highest practices for ayunk/Roxborough section of cations. Nexus EnergyHomes, supports the mission of the Greenworks project by the Mayor’s Council President Darrell lic, particularly those who at- year debates legislation affectSustainability Office for L. Clarke announced Phila- tend City Council meetings ing the quality of life, ecoPhiladelphia to become the delphia City Council Cham- and hearings, to take advan- nomic prosperity, and safety of greenest city in the nation. bers and Caucus Room are tage of this service.” the citizens of Philadelphia, I Ann Ashley, senior VP, now WiFi accessible. The City Council network encourage members of the pubNexus EnergyHomes, said, “As “The availability of free is accessible via wireless de- lic to utilize Council’s online the recognized national leader and open WiFi on the 4th floor vice to anyone in City Council legislative information center for energy-efficient home-build- of City Hall is overdue,” Chambers (Room 400) or (http://legislation.phila.gov)an ing, we are well qualified to help Clarke said. “I encourage inthe Caucus Room. d other resources in real time,” Philadelphia achieve their goals members of the visiting pub“As City Council this fiscal Clarke said. for a revolutionary transformaAdvertisement tion towards a cleaner, greener lifestyle. Our high-performance homes combine the best tech-
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Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET B-064C of 2010/111 General Roof Replacement $3,456,330.00 $200.00 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush 11081 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on September 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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"The President (Richard M. Nixon) has been mildly criticized for selecting the Philadelphia Orchestra over the city's own National Symphony Orchestra" (breaking a 40-year-old tradition) "which has performed at past Inaugurations." TIME, January 22, 1973 1. "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." --Barry Goldwater, GOP Nominee, 1964 Republican National Convention 2. America's "silent majority. It is another voice. It is the quiet voice in the tumult and shouting. It is the voice of the great majority of Americans... the non-shouters; President Richad Nixon the non-demonstrators.... They give drive to the spirit of America. They give lift to the American Dream..." --Richard M. Nixon, GOP Nominee, 1968 Republican National Convention 3. "This election (is)...about what we stand for as Americans... It is a cultural war..." --Pat Buchanan, Contender for GOP Nomination, 1992 Republican National Convention BLACK AMERICAN 'RAP'...MUSIC OR NOISE? (a) King of “One Note Beethoven's,” said in Philadelphia: "I'm cool with anything and everything I'm hearing that's music. It comes under one definition for me." --Rapper Jay Z, "Made in America" Festival, The Phila Inquirer, August 26, 2012 Note: If noise is defined as "any loud, clamorous sound," rap culture fits squarely with the dictionary's definition of'noise. (b) "I never considered my music sinful. For the most part, what people see on stage... bumping and grinding, dropping my pants, seducing women--that's all show business." --Rapper R. Kelly, The Phila Inquirer, June 28, 2012 —Nicola Argentina (c) 2012 Framer of TEA PARTY MOVEMENT
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the memorial. The project completion date is slotted for the end of 2013. Mayor Nutter emphasized the importance of brining this memorial to fruition in the City of Philadelphia. “Joe Frazier was a man who truly embodied what the Philadelphia spirit is all about. We’re a gritty, straight-talking town with a ‘never say die’ attitude, a city that has its chal-
lenges but never gives up. Joe embodied that spirit, understanding it’s not how many times you get knocked down but rather how many times you get back up. And Joe always got back up. He was dignity and grace outside the ring, always with a quick smile, always helpful to as many people as possible. He supported so many city causes and always focused on
young people. “Now, it’s our turn as a city and region to come together to remember this great man,” said the Mayor. “We must raise a statue in honor of him in the City of Philadelphia. I am very hopeful that people will contribute generously to this cause. Joe Frazier fought as a Philadelphian. Now, it’s our turn to fight for Joe’s
Rep. Ed Neilson Hosts Big Seniors Expo
STATE REP. Ed Neilson chats with seniors Brenda & Edward Adams, Ann Von Hofen and Carol Landherr at packed senior expo held at Penn/Crisp Gym, 4151 Academy Road in N.E. Phila. Vendors from city and state agencies joined local businesses and nonprofit orPhotos by Rory McGlasson ganizations at event.
BACK FROM HEAVEN for the day, George Burns impersonator thrills seniors at State Rep. Ed Neilson’s senior expo. “I left Gracie in heaven,” he said.
AMONG VENDORS at State Rep. Ed Neilson’s Senior Expo are Louis DiRenzo and Matthew Myers of Register of Wills, Neilson, Dianne Martino of Phila. Gas Works and Anne Fotia and Bill Dolbow of Dept. of Auditor General.
memory by erecting a statue that captures his indomitable spirit.” Renae Frazier-Martin, daughter of the late Joe Frazier, echoed Mayor Nutter’s sentiments. “To my brothers and sisters and me, he was Pop, Daddy, and Padre. To the world, he was Smokin’ Joe Frazier, the United States Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist of 1964, the Heavyweight Champion of the world. To the City of Philadelphia, he was just Joe. He lived here, worked here, built here, worshiped here, taught here, gave here, and don’t forget, he partied here. And as much as our father loved the City of Philadelphia, he loved the world and he loved people from all walks of life. This is why it’s such a privilege to be able to honor his memory with a statue right here in the City of Philadelphia.” For more information, or to donate to the memorial fund, please visitwww.frazierstatue.com.
The clock is running down on negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance. Now underway, under supervision of a federal mediator, both face the fact the current contract expires Sep. 30. If a strike should occur, it will hurt containerized imports major East and Gulf Coast ports, which are expected to rise 8.5% this month and remain strong through the holiday peak season. “Retailers are bringing in more merchandise for the holiday season this year. The question at some ports is whether longshoremen will be on the docks to unload it,” said Jonathan Gold, VP for supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation. Some importers, anticipating a strike, placed orders early to ensure that their goods would arrive in time. Others are in process of switching deliveries to the West Coast instead.
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Mayor Michael A. Nutter has kicked off campaign to secure funding for a Joe Frazier Memorial statue. The fundraising goal is $150,000, which includes a maintenance fund for upkeep. A committee, led by members of the Frazier family, will invite local and nationally known sculptors to submit proposals, from which they will select the final design for
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CJC Named After Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed a City Council ordinance renaming and designating the Criminal Justice Center as the “Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice”. “Justice Juanita Kidd Stout had an extraordinary
life, and I can think of no better way to honor her memory than to affix her name to the building in our city that represents justice and the rule of law,” said Mayor Nutter. “She received many honors for her esteemed accomplishments:
Vendemmia Tickets Find Crowd Of Buyers man Dr. Gerard Vernose believes early ticket sales presage a record attendance. Many of South Philadelphia’s top restaurants, as well as scores of the city’s winemakers, will be offering free samples. Event tickets, tables and sponsorship options are available online by visiting the website at www.vendemmiafoundation.org or by contacting Theresa McMichen of the Vendemmia Foundation at (215) 551-3859.
graduating from high school at the age of 16, she was forced to leave Oklahoma to find an accredited college that would admit an AfricanAmerican woman. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in 1939. She had a brief career as a teacher in Oklahoma before moving to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a legal secretary for Charles Hamilton Houston, a prominent African American attorney and dean of Howard University Law School. Stout subsequently enrolled at Howard Law School, later transferring to Indiana University where she obtained her law degree in 1948. Justice Stout came to Philadelphia in 1950 where she served as attorney William Hastie’s administrative secretary. She passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and served in the District Attorney’s Office until she was ap-
pointed to the Municipal Court in 1959 to fill a vacancy, making her the first African American woman to sit on the bench in the City of Philadelphia. In January 1988, she made history again, when she was appointed to serve on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court,
making her the first African American woman to serve on any State Supreme Court in the nation. The following year, she retired from the Supreme Court at the age of 70, but returned to serve in the Court of Common Pleas until she passed away in 1998.
Hughes Urges Owners Apply For Homestead State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) was pleased to say of Philadelphia homeowners, “They will now be able to save money on their realestate taxes thanks to legislation passed by the City of Philadelphia providing a homestead exemption to all Philadelphia homeowners.” Because the AVI will not be implemented until next year, the deadline for the homestead exemption has been extended to Nov. 15.
A homestead exemption is available to those who own a home, qualifying it for a reassessment reduction and thereby reducing your tax bill. There are no age or income restrictions and all homeowners in the city are encouraged to apply. Hughes added, “There are also additional real-estate tax savings that one may qualify for in addition to the homestead exemption on the property.”
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The much-anticipated 16th annual 2012 Vendemmia Homemade Wines Festival will take place as scheduled Sunday, Sep. 30, 2-6 p.m., at Girard Estates Park at 21st & Porter Streets in South Philadelphia. Gourmet Italian foods, music and, of course, wine will be available. Six hundred advanced tickets have been sold and this year’s event expects the best turnout ever. Event founder and chair-
She was a great public servant, a pioneer for women lawyers – especially AfricanAmerican women – throughout the nation, and a great Philadelphian. “Justice Stout had a reputation for being tough, but fair. She garnered national attention for handing out tough sentences to gang members and juvenile offenders, but influenced some of them to turn their lives around. Some may not have liked her decisions, but they respected those decisions as being swift and thoughtful. As Mayor, it is my great honor as Mayor to sign this ordinance renaming and designating it as the ‘Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice’.” Justice Juanita Kidd Stout was born Mar. 7, 1919 in Wewoa, Okla., the only child of schoolteachers who instilled in her the value of education and the importance of academic achievement. After
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DooWopping For Veterans Kitchen Tutors Sr. Voters
PENN’S LANDING DooWop annual festival benefiting Veterans’ Multi Service Center included white-hatted “Neighbors Complain”, who belted out a song with help of Bill Diamond and Linda Kahert, counselors at Vet Center; and A CAPPELLA doo-wop group calls itself “Still Around” – PREPARING senior voters to produce photo ID when voting Monica Santoro, coordinator for Delaware River Waterfront for obvious reason – here introduced by emcee Steve Kurtz. is State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, addressing throng at St. Photo by Joe Stivala Corp. Photo by Leona Dixon William’s Church in Lawncrest.
Shredding Away Headaches Something New’s Cooking In W. Phila.
HUNDREDS took advantage of State Rep. Kevin Boyle’s annual shredder event held Saturday at Frankford & Cottman as they got rid of personal documents by having them shred- ANGELO PERRYMAN, prominent W. ded. In photo at right, Boyle discusses need for personal ID safeguards with constituents. Phila. contractor, chats with Councilwoman Photos by Harry Leech Jannie Blackwell before grand opening of Dorrance H. Hamilton Center on 48th Street.
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HOMELAND SECURITY Secretary Janet Napolitano was honored by ASIS, international security association, for “demonstrating outstanding and courageous leadership in the furtherance of US homeland security.” Making the presentation are Kevin Donovan, VP of security at Johnson & Johnson, and Eduard Emde, president of ASIS International. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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Hosting South Africans STATE REP. Jim Roebuck, Democratic Chairman of Penna. House Education Committee and a trustee of Community College of Phila., arranged meeting with students, faculty members and administrators and delegation from South Africa Global Camps. At meeting with Global Camps Africa were CCP Dean of Students Ron Jackson; Roebuck; Lunga Makhanya, a counselor at Global Camps Africa; and Phil Lilienthal, Esq., founder of Global Camps Africa. Photo by Bonnie Squires
STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes, left, and Mayor Michael Nutter were among host of dignitaries to attend opening of The Enterprise Center’s new facility to foster food entrepreneurs.
MAYOR Michael Nutter offers profuse thanks to Dorrance H. Hamilton, major DELLA CLARK, head of The Enterprise donor in whose honor The Enterprise CenCenter in W. Phila., welcomes crowd to in- ter’s new culinary business incubator was novative Center for Culinary Enterprises. named.
Gallery Hosts Photog PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM of Art held an opening reception for world-famous Philly native photographer Mary Ellen Mark at Perelman Gallery. showing photo book she published, “PROM”. Mary and filmmaker husband Martin Bell spent four years attending proms across country, starting with her alma mater, Cheltenham High School. With her is Curator Peter Barberie. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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and bar. Sponsors are also welcome.... EDGAR HOWARD, Democrat leader of Ward 10, is recovering well at Einstein Moss Rehab. Edgar would be the first to tell you to watch your sugar intake. Izzy Fitzgerald, Chairperson, capably runs day-to-day operations of the city’s POWER ward. JUDGE GLASER in Traffic Court could evolve into the court ethics officer. His reported May departure never happened (?). It would be cheaper for taxpayers rather than hire someone at, say, $150k of our money, who after immediate changes might have little to do but be on the paycheck. If “look what we found” results are shouted from housetops by probers, then that could be a signal to hire one with pay, benefits and medical.... The federal swoop on a legislative aide, and Judge MULGREW and wife could have been on the DRAMATIC side. Were guns drawn, and the suspects handcuffed? Would they flee otherwise? Would a 57-yearold aide with metal bolt in her foot run away? It brought to mind the movie where a federal agent with gun stood with one leg atop a downed man. He lit a C-GAR and said his name: “Melvin Purvis, GMAN!” Dickinson Square, the park developed by the
Mulgrew Committee, is one of the most-magnificent parks in the City. Utilitarian, always full of kids and adults. My dog, who knows each park and tree, likes it best there. I thanked a RECREATION Dept. official for it before I knew the Mulgrews took part. Another detainee, Lorraine DiSpaldo, legislative aide, is one of the leading community-service persons in the city. I read where the GOP Platform wants to privatize AMTRAK. The platform noted that passengers dish out $50 for every ticket. HOW MUCH MORE would it be in private hands??... Did you see the article on CORBETT TRANSPARENCY in government? What? Huh? THE 11th WARD FISH FRY was a HUGE success. Hostess Tuti Edwards worked hard. The best to date at Lou & Choo’s saw Kathy Huggins, Mayor Delores BUTLER, Sheriff Jewell WILLIAMS, John Sabatina, Esq., Elinor BROWN, Bridges CDC, Pat and Latrice Bryant, Al Stewart.... Speaking of AL STEWART, the venerable Ward Leader of the 11th has a public-servant son and grandson. Al had many jobs, but enjoyed railroad work the best. STATE REP. Vanessa BROWN is working around
the CLOCK to get voter ID for all. A shining star of the statewide effort. Voter ID should be delayed two years to get everyone enrolled.... STATE REP. John SABATINA, Jr. will introduce legislation to allow State House and Senate member constituent-service offices to issue voter ID. This is a GREAT IDEA, as PennDOT Offices are harder to get to, and crowded. I asked a clerk in one PennDOT office why the building was filled to the rafters with people for driver testing. They were there for voter, NOT driving. FORT MIFFLIN, where the nation began, is holding a Delaware River cruise on the cruise ship Benjamin Franklin on Oct. 3. SAM KATZ is an honoree during the event. The cruise is 6-10 p.m. from Pier 24 North. Call Liz BEATTY at the fort (215) 685-4167 to preserve the historic site.... It is not too late TONIGHT to get over to the CITY OF HOPE Banquet at Tendenza on N. 2nd Street! The Labor Honoree will by RYAN BOYER, Business Manager of the Laborers’ District Council. The Management Award goes to Howard FLAXMAN, Esq. of Fox Rothschild. A great AFL-CIO-SPONSORED EVENT spearheaded by Eleanor DEZZI.
ect at a local hospital. Upcoming events: The 8th Ward Republican Committee will be holding a fundraiser at the Romanian Consulate at 1907 Spruce Street tonight at 7 p.m. A committee of Bishop McDevitt HS alumnus will be
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(Cont. From Page 19) the new AVI market values SHOULD be set: Evaluators use the most recent three years of sales for properties comparable to yours. The most recent three years reflect an economic downturn and lower price sales. No REHAB property sales should be used! An AVALANCHE of appeals can be filed if the City uses BOOMYEAR sales – say 2006, ’07 and ’08. BANKERS, APPRAISERS, ASSESSORS all use the current three years of sales! BIRTHDAYS: Best Wishes to contractor John SUCCI. The bi-state civic leader is also a vitamin expert. It is JUDGE SEAN KENNEDY’S birthday today!! Kennedy is judicial FRESH AIR. New blood is welcome in the courts, and a great guy he is! MIKE CALLAHAN has a birthday today! Mike is past president of the St. Patrick’s Observance Association, and a GRAND guy himself. Mike announced the St. Patrick’s PARADE will benefit from funds raised on Oct. 1 golf tourney at Paxon Hollow Course. $110 gets a day of play, golf travel bag, buffet
to show his support. One person missing was SmokeEater’s owner, firefighter BRIAN HAUGHTON, who was attending class at the Fels School of the University of Pennsylvania. Tomlinson is a serious candidate but has an uphill battle against incumbent Democrat STATE SEN. MIKE STACK. Tomlinson issued a press release last week pointing out the inconsistencies in Stack’s policies. In particular, he mentioned Stack’s criticism of the Corbett administration’s tax breaks for a Shell Oil cracking facility that would directly employee over 1,000. While Shell will get some initial tax breaks, over time the facility will pay significant taxes. Conversely, Stack is taking credit for a $3 million state tax-funded proj-
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(Cont. From Page 19) bars these aides from participating in political events. What can be more political than the national convention? Did they sit in their rooms for three days? Additionally, the complaint quoted media reports that the City paid over $7,000 of the aides’ expenses. We have heard claims the Mayor needed to attend to business while he was gone, so the two senior aides “had” to come. In this day-and-age of computers, smartphones, etc. … he needed them physically there? On top of them, the Mayor brought three bodyguards. I understand he might want security, but why three in what had to be one of
Boxing Association PRESIDENT FRED DRUDING, Senate candidate TOM SMITH’S staffer TOM STONER and State Rep candidate AL TAUBENBERGER. Republican activists PAM WARREN, GREG DANIELL and MICHAEL UNTERMEYER, as well as WARD LEADERS ANNIE HAVEY, LINDSAY DOERING and Matt Wolfe were there. Featherman unfortunately could not attend his own fundraiser, as he was at his mother-in-law’s funeral in Japan. Our condolences to John and his wife MASAKO. Last Thursday, MIKE TOMLINSON, candidate for State Senate (5th Dist.), held a fundraiser at SmokeEaters in Mayfair. STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR was there
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the most-secure venues in America? CITY COUNCILMAN DAVID OH attended the Republican convention not using city funds and managed to get his council-related work done without an aide in Tampa. Monday evening Mike Cibik, the leader of the 5th Ward, held a fundraiser for JOHN FEATHERMAN, candidate for US Congress (Pa. 1st Dist.). ROB GLEASON, chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican Party, was the guest speaker. Gleason spoke of the importance of winning Pennsylvania for Romney. He noted Romney is currently behind in the state by 3-5 points, depending upon the poll. He feels that with hard work we can win the state. The event was well-attended, including Veteran
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Goode Seeks Committee Oversight On Bankers City Councilman W. Wilson Goode, Jr. has introduced his Responsible Banking Review Committee Bill at City Council’s first fall session. The Responsible Banking Review Committee will aid Council in enforcing Goode’s Fair Lending & Community Reinvestment Ordinance, which requires city depository banks to annually submit goals for lending in lowand moderate-income communities, as well as a long-term strategic plan to address any lending disparities disclosed in an annual study.
“Under Section 6-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, City Council has the authority to designate City depositories and fairly broad power to place conditions on such depositories,” the Councilman said. Goode was the recipient of a National Achievement Award from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition for his Fair Lending & Community Reinvestment law. He was also a keynote speaker at the National Convening on Local Responsible Banking Ordinances held in New York City in November 2011.
Out & About (Cont. From Page 19) and an implementation process which by no means has been seamless in light of the serious operational constraints faced by the Executive Branch,” the opinion said. “Given this state of affairs, we are not satisfied with a mere predictive judgment based primarily on the assurances of government officials, even though we have no doubt they are proceeding in good faith.” In other words, they got a load of PennDOT, saw that it could only churn out at max 45,000 regular IDs a month, not to mention the new “voting-only” IDs and said, basically, “Are you nuts?!” The court also stipulated if
the Commonwealth Court couldn’t find anyone other than the electeds to show that no one who was supposed to have the right to vote would end up out in the cold because of the lack of an ID, they’d have to grant the injunction. That’s because, at least to the Supremes, voting is one of those rights that you only mess with because you have to, not just to be arbitrary. The Commonwealth Court has to make a decision on this issue by Oct. 2 according to the ruling. This gives the losing side the chance to appeal to the Supremes, who have promised an expedited hearing. But while the majority of the court seemed to agree with that, two of the Democratic justices, Seamus McCaffery and Debra McCloskey Todd, dissented. Justice Todd, who really took it to Deputy Attorney Gen. John Knorr during last week’s hearings, said in her dissent the Supreme Court had abdicated its responsibility by sending it back to the lower court. Forty-nine days before a Presidential election, the question no longer is whether the Commonwealth can constitutionally implement this law, but whether it has constitutionally implemented it,” she said. “Despite impending near-certain loss of voting rights, despite the Commonwealth’s admitted inability thus far to fully implement Act 18 and its acceptance that, presently,
‘the Law is not being implemented according to its terms,’ and despite the majority’s concession that the ‘most judicious remedy’ in such circumstances would be to grant an injunction, the majority nonetheless allows the Commonwealth to virtually ignore the election clock and try once again to defend its inexplicable need to rush this law into application by Nov. 6, 2012.” “Like the majority, I am not ‘satisfied with a mere predictive judgment based primarily on the assurances of government officials.’ But, unlike the majority, I have heard enough about the Commonwealth’s scramble to meet this law’s requirements,” Todd continued. “By remanding to the Commonwealth Court, at this late date, and at this most critical civic moment, in my view, this Court abdicates its duty to emphatically decide a legal controversy vitally important to the citizens of this Commonwealth. The eyes of the nation are upon us, and this Court has chosen to punt rather than to act. I will have no part of it.” Justice McCaffery went even further in his dissent, echoing the view on the part of some of the law’s opponents that the law is more about politics than it is about fraud, a view not helped by Majority Leader Mike Turzai’s declaration of “Done!” shortly after saying that this law represented Republican presidential candi-
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date Mitt Romney’s chance to win the state’s electoral votes in November. “While I have no argument with the requirement that all Pennsylvania voters, at some reasonable point in the future, will have to present photo identification before they may cast their ballots, it is clear to me the reason for the urgency of implementing Act 18 prior to the November 2012 election is purely political,” Justice McCaffery said. “I cannot in good conscience participate in a decision that so clearly has the effect of allowing politics to trump the solemn oath that I swore to uphold our Constitution. That Constitution has made the right to vote a right verging on the sacred, and that right should never be trampled by partisan politics.” Like I said earlier, the Commonwealth Court has to make a decision on Oct. 2, so this isn’t going away. But you might want to make sure you have your ID … because I don’t think this is the last we’ve heard of this issue.
(Cont. From Page 8) guardianship may require various notices and a hearing and that the process could take several months. Another option, albeit one that is less desirable, would be for the concerned relatives to use the authority arising from a power of attorney to file a bankruptcy case on behalf of an incapacitated debtor. This option is less ideal, because powers of attorney often do not specifically mention a power to file a bankruptcy case and because the bankruptcy judge has no way of knowing for certain the power of attorney was issued when the debtor was still competent. Again, the best course of action if you are tempted to act on behalf of someone who is not capable of making decisions would be to obtain your authority in state court first, and not depend on a bankruptcy judge to clean up a messy filing. Next Week’s Question: Chapter 13 bankruptcy time bomb: mortgage modifications revisited?
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