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Mayors Of Philadelphia Will Jim Kenney Be Different? UNIQUE photo of Phila.’s five Mayors. Each had his style of leadership, and tried their best. With Jim Kenney at his inaugural as Mayor, center, are, from left, Mayors Michael Nutter, Ed Rendell, Wilson Goode and Bill Green. Photo by Leona Dixon See other inaugural photo pages!
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Optimistic As Always FOUR GOP members of City government sworn US SEN. Bob Casey and in Monday were Council Members Al TaubenGov. Tom Wolf attended berger, Brian O’Neill, City Commissioner Al Schmidt and Councilman David Oh. Though in all events. Photo by Leona Dixon minority, they carry a lot of influence.
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Philadelphia Unemployment Rate Drops To 5.9% Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Alan Greenberger announced Philadelphia’s unemployment rate has dropped to 5.9%, the lowest in Philadelphia since April 2008 before the recession and a full percentage point lower than when Mayor Nutter took office in January 2008. In addition, there are more Philadelphians employed than
at any point since December 1990 and more jobs in Philadelphia than at any time since April 2001. There are almost 40,000 more jobs in Philadelphia since Mayor Nutter took office in January 2008. “This latest employment data is further evidence that Philadelphia is on the right track and more jobs are being created in our city than any other time in recent memory,”
Public Aid Possible From Several States Leave it to Pennsylvania to close up loopholes or try to. As of now, public-assistance recipients in Pennsylvania are able to be on the roles in this state and can receive assistance checks from other States as well. An effort to end that practice has passed the State House and is now in the Senate for consideration. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. Aaron Kaufer (RLuzerne) and is designed to prevent individuals from receiving public assistance from multiple states. HB 1322 would require applicants to disclose a state or
states in which they have previously received welfare benefits. Current law states the Public Welfare Code governs publicassistance laws and policies in Pennsylvania; however, there are no laws requiring the Dept. of Human Services to notify other states of the change in residency of applicants. HB 1322 would also require DHS to notify other States of the change in residency of the applicant. “We have reports standing that the Commonwealth pays more than $5 million in out-ofstate payments a month and we need to do something to address it,” said Kaufer in a press release.
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With the UNIONS IBEW Local 98 Donates To Schools The Coalition of International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, IBEW Local 98 and the National Electrical Contractors Association has contributed $100,000 to the Fund for the School District Of Philadelphia. The announcement was made by IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty and NECA Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter Exec. Dir. Jeffrey Scarpello. A check-presentation ceremony took place Monday at a Fund for the School District of Philadelphia press event in the Terrace Ball-
room of the Convention Center (new annex). The event was part of Mayor Jim Kenney’s inaugural festivities. Dougherty and Sc�arpello issued a joint statement regarding the major contribution to the new education fund. They said, “We deeply respect Mayor-Elect Kenney’s emphasis on improving public education in our city. If Philadelphia is ever to reach its full potential as a world-class city, all of us have to take on a greater responsibility for the education and positive development of our future generations.”
said Mayor Nutter. “As a City, we have much more work to do to expand economic opportunity and alleviate the burden of poverty on our citizens, but the fact that so many Philadelphians are at work is certainly a positive sign of health in our local economy.” According to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for November 2015: 650,108 Philadelphians are employed, an increase of 6,224 since October 2015 and the highest it has been since
December 1990. There are 691,800 jobs in Philadelphia, an increase of 4,300 since October 2015 and an increase of almost 40,000 since Mayor Nutter took office in January 2008. There are more jobs in Philadelphia than any point since April 2001. 40,876 Philadelphians remain unemployed which is the lowest it has been since April 2008. “As we end one Administration and begin another I want to thank all of the entrepreneurs, businesses, workers and economic development or-
ganizations that have helped Philadelphia recover from the recession and experience the recent growth we have achieved,” said Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. “The fact that so many Philadelphians are now at work is thanks to the strength of our neighborhoods, the resiliency of our small businesses, the investment made by our existing business community, and the fact that so many new companies have chosen Philadelphia as their home.”
Agents of Asian Ancestry ‘Historical Marker’ Celebrates Fifty Years Of Great Service When William Wang joined the FBI as a special agent in 1966, the number of known agents of Asian ancestry could be counted on one hand. There was no official tally, Wang said, because Director J. Edgar Hoover didn’t find it necessary to keep count. “Under Mr. Hoover, you are either a special agent or not a special agent,” said Wang, who was born in China, immigrated to the United States in 1956, and became the Bureau’s fifth known agent of Asian ancestry. “As far as he was concerned, we’re all special agents — period.” Over the years, Wang took it upon himself to keep track of the number, and he reached out personally to new agents of Asian descent as they came through training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. “It was important to me to just let them know that I’m here,” he said. The role of agents of Asian ancestry over the past 50 years — since Edwin Yee and Calvin Shishido were sworn in as agents in 1965 — was a centerpiece of this year’s annual national conference of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. Retired Special Agent Ellen Glasser, who was president of the society during the September gathering in Reno, Nevada, said it was a fitting time to honor them for the “spe-
cial value and needed diversity” they brought to the FBI’s ranks. “We decided this was an opportunity to do something really important and to create a historical marker for their 50 years of service,” Glasser said, speaking to hundreds of former agents, but specifically addressing the cadre of Asian former agents in attendance. “By celebrating your achievements and your loyalty, we here in the FBI family want to publicly say thank you and job well done.” In conversations, many recalled being recruited into the Bureau specifically because of their backgrounds, both professional and ethnic. Kingman Wong, who served from 1988 to 2012, said the San Francisco Field Office was looking for agents with Chinese-language skills when he was recruited. He landed on an Asian organized-crime squad there, which propelled him to other undercover assignments in Hong Kong and Thailand. “In terms of infiltrating these groups, you have to know the culture, you have to know the language,” he said. “It would be very difficult if the Bureau sent in a Caucasian agent.” Chris Loo also worked in the San Francisco office, from 1978 to 1999. He remembered his boss assigning him to applicant recruitment, specifically to reach out into the Asian community. He did that successfully
for two years — hiring a number of future legal attachés to run our overseas offices — before returning to an organizedcrime squad, where he helped launch the office’s Asian organized-crime program. “Your ethnicity certainly helps open doors in the community,” said Loo, recalling an interview with a potential witness who was Chinese. “He was very hesitant to speak to me, and his sponsor said, ‘Don’t be afraid to speak to Mr. Loo. He’s with the FBI and he’s Chinese.’ I found the ethnicity a plus in helping to get the foot in the door.” The former agents also encountered some strains of discrimination but generally brushed it off and rose above it. JoAnn Sakato, who served from 1978 to 2002 and was the first Asian woman agent in the FBI, chalked up any racist or sexist slights to ignorance. “As a Japanese female, I think some of the agents expected a geisha,” she said. “Well, that’s not what they got when they hired me. A funny story is that in the Los Angeles Field Office they would call me Dragon Lady. I suppose in some contexts it could be a derogatory term. I decided to adopt that as my moniker and made it my own. I guess I established certain reputation for taking no prisoners. I adopted that, and that was my persona.”
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by Joe Shaheeli Of the many Mayors this city has had, it can be said Mayor Jim Kenney is the one closest to fitting the adage “the round peg for the round hole”.
Of all those who preceded him, the closest to fit that description in the past 60 years would have been John Street. He had been in Council, rose to rank of Council President and
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then successfully ran for Mayor. If he can maintain the close personal relationship he has with Council Members, he can enjoy support for his programs, similar to that which benefited Mayor Ed Rendell because of the strong support that Mayor received from Council President John Street. The current Council President, Darrell Clarke, understands that pattern as he was working as Street’s chief of staff at that time. Mayor Kenney, after 23 years on City Council and years of butting heads with many, knows about almost every problem that needs to be fixed and as well as ones that can’t. He doesn’t need a learning curve, and understands what needs to be done. On inauguration day this past Monday he demonstrated yet another facet: the ability to communicate to the audiences in the Academy of Music and on television. Not the schmoozer that was Mayor Ed Rendell, but light when light was needed and heavy when heavy was needed. He maintained the crowd’s interest and enthusiasm and left them wanting more. A Kenney quip: “I asked some of my predecessors for Representative
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ANNUAL New Year’s Day party in home of Henry Nicholas, President of Local 1199C Hospital Workers, was attened by Chris Rabb, candidate for the 200th Dist., left, is joined by Susan Murray, Esq.; State Rep. Curtis Thomas; Rose George, political consultant; Morgan Cephas, candidate in 102nd Dist.; and Photo by Joe Stivala State Rep. Stephen Kinsey. advice on the address I’m about to deliver. And above all else, they asked that I keep it brief. Admittedly, that’s never really been a big problem for me. Back in February, I believe I speed-read what was supposed to be a 15-minute announcement speech in about 60 seconds.” He kept it short. At 57, he knows more Philadelphians by face and name than anyone else. Kenney has done well in his administration choices and we wait to see what his searches for others bring up. Leading City Council again with a strong hand is President Clarke. He said Council would do its best to address the city’s high poverty rate, work to build neighborhood
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Brady, Lutz Get Mummified!
State Budget Talks Should End Shortly Discussions on reconciling code bills with Gov. Tom Wolf’s line-item vetoes and seeking a full-year-budget was key message delivered by leaders to members this Tuesday. Wolf will not tolerate walking-around money this time around. The House will come to that conclusion and rank and file will fall in behind the leadership of State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast) and other GOP leaders to make a budget pass by next week … we hope.
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Governor’s Stopgap Eases School Burdens The Pennsylvania Treasury says it will expedite $3.3 billion in payments to schools, counties, human services providers. “The budget impasse has caused a lot of financial hard-
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The Republican State Committee, knowing the fanfare produced by the Democratic National Convention here will have a tendency to sway some voters who weren’t sure of their
Al Hunt, working for Bloomberg View, wrote about money that won’t be disclosed this presidential campaign, calling it “dark money.” He predicted it would easily top the $300 million murkily tracked in 2012, with foreign money a lot of it. He credits it “to a ruse that permits political-advocacy groups to claim that they are principally social-welfare agencies and thus tax-exempt and not subject to disclosure. These organizations court interest groups and rich donors, some of whom want the influence that political money brings but not the public association. It’s a win for the interest groups and the candidates; the public is kept in the dark.” Almost 100% will go to television. Print media may share the 1%.
and served the last three terms as Appropriations Chair. Also reported quitting is Julie Harhart (R-Northampton), who is the Majority Chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee. Harhart was first elected in 1994. Legislators’ terms expire on Nov. 30, 2016.
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challengers will be popping up in the April primary for more incumbents of the Philadelphia caucus in the State House. Periodically we’ll total them up, but for now give each a mention as they make their challenges official. This past Saturday Morgan Cephas announced her decision to run for the 192nd Dist. seat left vacant by the resignation of Rep. Rosita Youngblood. The District encompasses the Overbrook, Wynnefield, Haddington, Carroll Park, Overbrook Park and Overbrook Farms neighborhoods of West Philadelphia. Born and raised in the Wynnefield section of the city, Morgan Cephas has been a former staffer in Philadelphia City Council and external-affairs director of Philadelphia Youth Network.
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) delegates and alternates participating in Convention week activities at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Jul. 2528. Fifty-seven state delegations will fill hotel rooms in the city and at Valley Forge. “The delegates do the work of the Convention and are our most important guests,” said Rev. Leah D. Daughtry, CEO of the DNCC. “We worked very hard to ensure that the majority of state delegations secured one of their top three hotel choices. Philadelphia is an excellent city for a Convention and it has a great array of top-notch hotel properties which will serve the delegates well next July.” State delegations use their hotels as a base of operations during the convention week. Each delegation begins its day by hosting breakfast at their respective hotels to preview the day’s Convention activities. In addition, delegates use their hotels to host receptions and conduct official business, including meetings and press conferences. The DNCC and the hotels will ensure that delegates have convenient access to the Wells Fargo Center during the Convention hours through the DNCC’s transportation system.
Democratic presidential candidate, have developed a game plan to do their own attracting. Party Chairman Rob Gleason has alerted county chairs to the fact there are thousands of unregistered Republicans who need to be reregistered. They will be asked to train and empower neighborhood grassroots leaders, while the state party will invest in the latest technology to help volunteers are talking to the right voters about the right issues.
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Cephas Launches Bigtime (Cont. From Page 5) $3.3 billion, and they should be delivered to school districts, counties and human service organizations by yesterday. Reese added it normally takes 10 business days for the appropriate review of payments before they can be sent out. However, his department has been working to pre-audited payments during the impasse. The payments include education payments (basic education, Head Start, public libraries, and special education); public-welfare payments (child care, homeless assistance and some health services); veterans’ payments; and critical lease and utility payments. In the meantime, State GOP flacks are blasting Gov. Wolf for increasing the pays of his senior staff, higher than Gov. Corbett had paid his
IN Cephas’ corner are her boss Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., Local 1199C Exec. VP Chris Woods and State Rep. Jason Dawkins. staff. Newspaper editorials Justice-Elect David N. Wecht around the state have also this morning at 10:30 a.m. at chimed in, calling pay raises Duquesne University Union Ballroom in Pittsburgh (by a major blunder. Chief Justice Thomas G. SayPA Supreme Court lor); and Justice-Elect ChrisSworn In Piecemeal tine L. Donohue tomorrow at The Administrative Office 11 a.m. at Duquesne Club in of Pennsylvania Courts set Pittsburgh (by Madame Justhe dates on which the state tice Debra Todd). Supreme Court three incomThe US Senate Primary ing justices will be sworn into Grinds On With Sestak office: Justice Kevin M. Adm. Joseph Sestak has Dougherty Tuesday at the Constitution Center by Chief released a 13-part plan for Justice Thomas G. Saylor; restoring the American dream
COUNCIL aide Morg a n Cephas launched campaign for State Rep in 192nd Dist. at Overbrook Arts Center, braced by L o c a l 1 1 9 9 C PROGRESSIVE activist Sherrie Cohen is workers. staunch supporter of Morgan Cephas. for working families, doing so this week in Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Erie, Harrisburg, Scranton, Bethlehem, and
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Lindy Li Switches From 7th To 6th A primary fight looms for sure among Democrats in Chester County in the 6th Congressional Dist. Lindy Li has moved her sights from the 7th to that district. What makes this a factor of significance is she has a hefty war chest. In the 7th, we hope this time around is lucky for Mary Ellen Balchunis as she challenges Bill Golderer, who has blessings of higherups in this Democratic primary.
Rendell Endorses Torsella for Treasurer Continuing the momentum he has been building in the race for Pennsylvania Treasurer, Democrat Joe Torsella announced his fundraising totals for 2015 and a key endorsement from former Gov. Ed Rendell. Torsella, the founding President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and former US Ambassador to the United Nations for Management and Reform, announced as of Dec. 31, 2015 he had raised a total of $1,602,209 and ended 2015 with $1.5 million cash on hand. At the same time, Rendell announced his endorsement of Torsella for the Democratic nomination, calling his former Deputy Mayor for Policy and Planning “one of the brightest and most able public servants I’ve ever known.”
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OUR OPINION Philadelphia’s Gun Issue
Jan. 7- Derek Green hosts Inaugural Celebration at 1925 Lounge, 111 S. 17th St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $250. RSVP Kelly Bauer (610) 297-3754 or kbauer@advantagepep.com. Jan. 8- Malik Boyd & Rodney Little host Fundraiser for Congressman Chaka Fattah at Pyramid Cl., Franklin Rm., 1735 Market St., 52nd fl., 6-8 p.m. Champions $1,000, Supporters $500, Friends $250. Checks payable to “Fattah for Congress”. Jan 9- State Rep. Vanessa
by Pat Toomey and Tom Ridge On Dec. 16, Secretary of State John Kerry certified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Iran is in full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and that the “suspension of sanctions related to Iran pursuant to the agreement is appropriate … and is vital to the national security interests of the United States.” If this delusion results in
new, long-range, nuclear-warhead-capable, precision-guided ballistic missile. Even the Obama administration acknowledges that this was a clear violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Resolutions 1929 and 2231, the latter of which is mandated by the JCPOA, both explicitly prohibit any Iranian ballistic missile testing. So chastened were the Iranians by the Obama administration’s response to this flagrant violation that they
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The issue of gun control as it relates to public safety has two views. There is no middle ground. As expected, every elected Democratic officeholder kicked in with stomping feet and clapping hands at President Obama’s decision to administratively tighten regulations on those purchasing guns. Republicans, almost to a man or woman, depending on how safe were their districts, sent out editorial views dissenting strongly – all including the fact there are more gun laws on the books than there are hairs on the combined heads of all teenagers caught using illegally gotten guns. 1st Dist. Sen. Larry Farnese was among Democrats to indicate he feels there is a need for “better laws to better protect the safety of innocent Pennsylvanians and Americans.” Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning voiced the opinion of most gun owners and most Republican elected officials stating, “Obama should enforce existing laws. He’s the President, after all.” Their statement points to the fact the Justice Dept., under Obama’s administration, has been averaging around 200 convictions a year of illegal unlicensed gun sales. There is no loophole that prevents federal law-enforcement officials from going after illegal unlicensed gun trafficking. The Inkie and Daily News report President Obama’s gun-control executive order doesn’t appear to have much impact in Pennsylvania. We understand one of them published stats that showed there has been some improvement in gun safety in this city. Instead of Philadelphians being hit by bullets, random or intentional, in just over every four hours, the statistics show we now face that same possibility every six hours. Two hours of less worrying. This editorial doesn’t intend to change opinions. They are fixed. We just wish our President will truly advise Americans as to how fragile are our infrastructure and our economy to attacks from even the efforts of a handful of individuals set on a destructive mission to inflict such damage. We believe legal guns get into the wrong hands every day. There is no way government can effectively stop this from happening; and if were successful, what is there to stop individuals from making guns in their own garages, cellars, living rooms, and while watching television? It is being done as you read this. That’s why we do not understand the continuing escalation by elected officials to make gun control more effective than it is at present.
Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd. 7-11 p.m. Tickets $75. Jan. 14- Cocktails Celebration Reception & Buffet to benefit State Rep. John Taylor at La Veranda, 30 N. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship levels $1,000-$25,000, tickets $250. Checks payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Taylor”, J. Tsucalas, 1600 Walnut St., #305, Phila., PA 19103. For info (215) 6687211 or jct.uta@att.net. Jan. 15- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Shrimp-A-Palooza at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $40. Jan. 18- Martin Luther King Day
of Service. Grands As Parents and African American United Fund host MLK Give Back to Needy Folks feeding hungry for 5th year from 10 m o 3 pm at 2231 N. Broad St. For information contact Vice President Jean Hackney at 215-236-5848. Jan. 27- Green Party hosts Nomination Mtg. at Calvary Community Center, 815 S. 48th St. (at Baltimore Ave.), 7, p.m. City residents interested in running for local or state office or for Green Party leadership are invited to attend. Meeting open to public with no admission fee. For info (215) 2437103 and gpop@gpop.org.
Another Opinion Maintain The Sanctions On Iran the imminent lifting of sanctions, Iran will gain immediate access to more than $100 billion; the sanctions regime will be effectively over; and the only incentive for Iran to even pretend to comply with the agreement will be gone. Instead, President Obama should keep the sanctions in place. Consider just a few of Iran’s most-egregious offenses since the JCPOA was announced in July. In October, Iran launched a
launched a second illegal ballistic missile in November. These launches were, at least by extension, violations of the JCPOA itself. Clearly the Iranians are actively developing the ability to deliver nuclear weapons great distances and equally clear is their contempt for the agreement. Shortly after the deal was announced, the Iranian leadership demanded that the sanctions had to be permanently lifted, rather than indefinitely
suspended. The JCPOA language says the United States will “cease the application of sanctions,” keeping the framework intact should the sanctions need to be reapplied. The administration has insisted the enforceability of the entire agreement rests on the ability to “snapback” sanctions. Yet the Iranians insist that any snapback, of any sanctions, for any reason, will end the deal. In October, Iran sent weapons to the regime of Syr-
ian President Bashar al-Assad on Russian cargo planes in violation of U.N. Resolution 1747. Shortly thereafter, Russia delivered to Iran the very sophisticated S-300 Air Defense System, a dangerous leap forward in Iran’s air defense. Both of these developments followed Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani’s visit to Moscow, itself a violation of Resolution 1747. Compliance with (Cont. Page 28)
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Brown hosts Youth Trip to State Farm Show, leaves from 1435 W. 52nd St. 8 a.m., leaves Harrisburg 2 p.m. Tickets $10, Contact her office (215) 879-6615. Jan. 9- Celebration of Life for Our Fallen Heroes & Memorial Basketball Tournament & Pizza Party at Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Cl., 4800 Whitaker Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation $10. Jan. 9- Lynwood Savage announces for State Rep in 192nd Dist. at 34th Ward, 6503 Haverford Ave., rear, 12-2 p.m. Jan. 9- Six Italian Societies sponsor Evening with cocktails, dinner and live music for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. at Townsend
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With Mayor Jim Kenney On His First Day
MAYOR Jim Kenney is sworn in by Judge Kevin Dougherty with Council President Darrell Clarke at podium with his son and daughter and Councilman Curtis Jones looking on.
COUNCIL President Darrell Clarke calls roll of City Council members to get inauguration proceedings underway.
JIM WILSON shares moment with Councilman Kenyatta Johnson en route to City Hall after ceremony.
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CITY COUNCIL President Darrell Clarke congratulates Councilman Bobby Henon on his election to Council Majority Leader by his fellow Council Members. Photo by Leona Dixon
SHERIFF Jewell Williams’ swearing in for another term is captured on Councilman Curtis Jones’ iPhone. Photo by Bonnie Squires
COUNCIL PRESIDENT Darrell Clarke shares happy moment with Rep. Vasnessa Brown at Council celebration in City Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Hall.
JUDGE Walter Olszewski, standing left, smiles at first photo of three City Commissioners who will insure all voters get their chance to do their duties without hassle this presidential STATE SEN. Anthony Williams added his congratulations April primary: Commissioner Al Schmidt, standing, Com- to all those sworn in at inaugural services. With him are Council Members Cindy Bass and Kenyatta Johnson. mission Chair Anthony Clark and Lisa Deeley.
COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson is all smiles with his son and wife Dawn Chavous as he welcomes guests to his chambers in City Hall following Inaugural ceremonies at Academy of Music. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn
LABORERS’ Salima Suswell escorts US senatorial primary candidate Katie McGinty and her Political Dir. Kellan White to inauguration ceremonies.
S A M PLING of record crowd attending inaugural c e r e monies at Academy of PLEASED to have helped Democrats win seats were this group, including Ward Leaders John Sabatina, Sr. and Bill Dolbow, State Sen. John Sabatina, WHYY Music. maven Bill Marrazzo and political consultant Maurice Floyd.
RABBI Solomon Isaacson recalls moments he shared with outgoing Mayor Michael Nutter. Photo by Leona Dixon
PAYING courtesy call on newly reelected Republican Councilman Brian O’Neill were Albert Franzi and Democratic Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr.
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FATHER and son, the Wilson Goodes joined procession f r o m Academy of Music to City Hall led by Mayor Jim Kenney.
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COACHES, KIDS AND PARENTS at the Young Educated Athletes Annual (Pop Up No School) Basketball and Skills Clinic on Black Friday. A day on not a day off for the Children in the community ages 6-14 was held at the West Catholic Prep high School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It gave parents a chance to shop, take a break, or even go to work if that was the case. Guest speakers included (Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell), Raushanah Hargrove (Director of Y.E.A.) and lunch with snacks were served as well as cake and cupcakes afterwards to celebrate 1 year anniversary. Photo by Leona Dixon
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On Monday city officials and judges elected in November were sworn into office at the Academy of Music. The event started with an invocation by ARCHBISHOP CHARLES CHAPUT. The first officials sworn in were the members of City Council, including newly elected Al Taubenberger, who edged out fellow Republican and incumbent DENNY O’BRIEN for the seventh at-large seat. After the Council Members were sworn in, they elected President of City Council DARRELL CLARKE and the caucus leaders. 10TH DIST. COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL was elected Republican Leader and COUNCILMAN AT LARGE DAVID OH the party Whip. The rest of the ceremony also served as City Council’s first meeting of 2016. PRESIDENT JUDGE of Common Pleas SHEILA WOODS-SKIPPER swore in most officers, including Republican CITY COMMISSIONER AL SCHMIDT. MAYOR JIM KENNEY, however, took his oath of office from newly elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court JUSTICE KEVIN DOUGHERTY, who grew up within striking distance of Kenney’s childhood home. Superior Court PRESIDENT JUDGE SUSAN GANTMAN swore in Superior JUDGE ALICE DUBOW. Gantman is a Republican from Montgomery County. Only Kenney and Clarke gave speeches. Clarke spoke of Philadelphia being the poorest large city in the US, with more the one-quarter of the population living in poverty. He spoke of improving education, which he has been talking about for years to no avail. He also mentioned two initiatives for 2016. One is building affordable housing and the second is a (yet to be released) comprehensive energy plan. I am hoping Council will be working with the Housing Authority, which is primarily federally funded, and not using City revenues for this endeavor. We have enough problems fulfilling our core municipal responsibilities of education, safety, sanitation and infrastructure before we supplement the federal government’s duties. (Cont. Page 31)
Yo! Here we go again with this sent to me by John L. a reader. He calls it “I am a Seenager.” (Senior teenager.) You will feel much more intelligent after reading this, if you are a Seenager. I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later. I don’t have to go to school or work. I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad. I don’t have a curfew. I have a driver’s license and my own car. I have ID that gets me into bars and the state store. I like the state store best. The people I hang around with are not scared of getting pregnant, they aren’t scared of anything; they have been blessed to live this long, why be scared? And I don’t have acne. Life is good! Brains of older people are slow because they know so much. People do not decline mentally with age, it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information in their brains. Scientists believe this also makes you hard of hearing as it puts pressure on your inner ear. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so, too, do humans take longer to access information when their brains are full. Researchers say this slowing down process is not the same as cognitive decline. The human brain works slower in old age, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, but only because we have stored more information over time. The brains of older people do not get weak. On the contrary, they simply know more. Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they get there, they stand there wondering what they came for. It is not a memory problem; it is nature’s way of making older people do more exercise. So There! I have more friends that I should tell this to, but right now I can’t remember their names. So please tell this to your friends; they may be my friends, too. And finally Merry Christmas and a Happy 2016.
Well, all of the offices are filled in City Hall again. As of Monday, we have a new City Council, complete with five new members and a new Mayor, Jim Kenney. At a ceremony filled with pomp, circumstance, and a lot of praying, a slew of elected officials were given their oaths of office and in some cases, their marching orders for the next four years. Newly elected Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty got the honor of swearing in childhood friend Jim Kenney as the city’s 99th Mayor. Council President Darrell Clarke was also sworn in for a second term in his office. Now one could assume that because the two men worked together on City Council for many years, they might form the kind of relationship that moves the city forward. But since the last guy to hold the Mayor’s office, Mayor Michael Nutter, was also a City Councilman before taking office that might be a bad assumption to make. In any case, both men sounded like they were on the same page during their acceptance speeches, talking about ways they want to work together and some of the ways in which that’s already happening. “I’m excited,” Clarke said. “I think we’ll have a true partnership. We’ll be working together in a meaningful way and we’ll have interaction on a consistent basis. I like that Mayor Kenney says that he wants to do things collectively.” In addition to Clarke and Kenney, five new members of City Council: former State Rep. Cherelle Parker; Derek Green, a former aide to Marian Tasco; the Councilwoman Parker is replacing; education activist Helen Gym; real-estate developer Alan Domb; and businessman Al Taubenberger. Taubenberger is the lone new Republican in the group, replacing Councilman Dennis O’Brien. But while surprises were few and far between on Monday, there was one. And it was a pretty big one. I had been hearing rumors since the November elections that there might be a change in (Cont. Page 28)
Five former Mayors of Philadelphia showed up to watch JIM KENNEY be sworn in as the current Mayor. JOHN STREET and BILL GREEN, JR. chatted like old friends. MICHAEL NUTTER and ED RENDELL enjoyed the company of WILSON GOODE. In fact, the five former Mayors seemed to get along better than they ever did. MAYOR JIM KENNEY gave a concise speech which focused mostly on education funding. The speech’s brevity was refreshing and well received. Kenney was sworn in by newly elected State Supreme Court JUSTICE KEVIN DOUGHERTY. Dougherty lived not more than a block from Kenney growing up in South Philly. The Mayor stated, “Not too bad for a couple of South Philly kids.” Also seated on the dais were GOV. TOM WOLF, LT. GOV. MIKE STACK, US SEN. BOB CASEY and STATE SEN. and former mayoral candidate ANTHONY WILLIAMS. COUNCILMAN DARRELL CLARKE was officially reelected President and BOBBY HENON was elected Majority Leader. BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN was elected Whip and BILL GREENLEE was elected Deputy Whip. LISA DEELEY was sworn in as City Commissioner and received huge applause from the Academy of Music audience. Insiders say her mother, former Sheriff BARBARA DEELEY, was the loudest cheerer of them all. New COUNCILMAN and Republican AL TAUBENBERGER was sworn in and Northeast Republican BRIAN O’NEILL was reelected as Minority Leader. Among the Municipal Court and Common Pleas Court judges who were sworn in were MC PRESIDENT JUDGE MARCIA NEIFIELD, DAWN SIEGEL, MIKE FANNING, LEON TUCKER, CRAIG WASHINGTON and SHARON WILLIAMS LOSIER. Among the retention judges were the highly popular military veteran PAT DUGAN and former 45th Ward Leader JERRY KOZINSKY. Council President Clarke opined that the last City Council was the best ever. But now he will have several new members, including HELEN GYM, ALAN DOMB, DEREK GREEN and the aforementioned Al Taubenberger. With Clarke’s steady leadership, CHS believes this (Cont. Page 28)
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SHARING this photo op w i t h Mayor Jim Kenney were City Commission Chair Ant h o n y Clark and n e w l y elected judges.
Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: AMONG THOSE waiting to take stage were Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Register of ENJOYING event at Academy of Music Wills Ron Donatucci, Councilman Bill Green- were Judge Stephanie Sawyer, Councilman Bill Greenlee and Judge Pat Dugan. lee and Councilwoman Helen Gym.
COUNCILMAN Curtis Jones, right, welcomed clerics Robert Johnson and Archbishop Charles Chaput.
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GOV. Ed Rendell, right, enj o y e d company of Sheriff Jewell Williams and Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, seen here with their families, Jewel and Xavier and Cherelle’s son.
Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.
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SHERIFF Jewell Williams takes oath of office as his son Xavier and daughter Jewel hold Bible.
COUNCIL President Darrell Clarke is sworn in with bit of assistance from his family. Photo by Leona Dixon
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DOING meet and greet around The Palm post-mayoral inauguration, Sharif Street, an attorney at Zarwin, Baum & DeVito, is running for 3rd Senatorial seat of retiring State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. Here he is seen with his ALL SMILES waiting for Inauguration to POWER GALS! State Rep. Maria Donatucci Campaign Mgr. Ryan Boyer and Pat Eiding, start are 39A Ward Leader Rosanne Pau- and community activist and Realtor Barbara ciello, State Rep. Bill Keller and Realtor Joe Capozzi witnessed inauguration. COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla shares mo- president of Phila. Council AFL-CIO. Photo by Maria Merlino Russo. Photo by Maria Merlino Photo by Maria Merlino ment with Gov. Tom Wolf. BUSINESS Mgr. for IBEW Local 98, John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty, chats with his b r o t h e r S u p r e m e Court Justice, Hon. Kevin Dougherty, who had pleasure of swearing into office our 99th Mayor Jim Kenney. Photo by Maria Merlino
1ST DIST. Councilman Mark Squilla and 35th Ward Leader Bill Dolbow refuse to let cold winds of January cool the warmth of special day for Mayor James F. Kenney. Photo by Maria Merlino
ED NEILSON, Managing Dir. Michael DiBerardinis with his wife Joan Reilly, and consultant and former rec leader Ken Adams were cool foursome. “The entire family is thrilled for Photo by Maria Merlino Michael!” a happy Joan exclaimed.
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COUNC I L M A N Mark Squilla shares m o m e n t w i t h G o v . T o m Wolf. FORMER Congressman/State Rep. Bob Borski, his son, Rob Borski and James Bloom mingle in vestibule of Academy of Photo by Maria Merlino Music at end of inaugural event.
PAYING courtesy call on newly reelected Republican Councilman Brian O’Neill were Albert Franzi and Democratic Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr. C I T Y C O M MISSION Vice Chair A l Schmidt shared moment with Ward Leaders Calvin Tucker and Joe Samuel.
STATE SENATE candidate Sharif Street put in full day of politicking on Inauguration day; he is seen here consulting earnestly with Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin.
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US SEN. Bob Casey and State Rep. Mike Driscoll caught up with each other on B r o a d Street after inauguration. Photo by Maria Merlino
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CAMPAIGNS rely on these veterans: Jane Slusser and Ken Snyder.
LT. GOV. Mike Stack congratulates Mayor Jim Kenney.
ON STAGE were Councilman Brian O’Neill, Mayor Jim Kenney and Register of Wills Ron Donatucci.
SHERIFF Jewell Williams introduces his son Xavier to Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, Mayor John Street and Gov. Ed Rendell.
Christian DiCicco and his dad Councilman Frank DiCicco flank congressional candidate Dan Muroff in crowded Academy lobby.
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GREETING newly reelected Councilman Bill Greenlee were Margaret Lenzi, Dave Feldman and Neighborhood NetCONTROLLER Alan Butkovitz made rounds of City Hall works’ Stan Shapiro. reception Monday with staffer Bill Ruben and Yvette Rocco.
MAN ABOUT TOWN Sid Booker was quick to congratulate Council President Darrell Clarke at inauguration ceremony. Photo by Wendell Douglas
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 2016 NOTICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SHERIFF Jewell Williams LT. GOV. Mike Stack enjoys moment with Rev. shares moment with his Terrence Griffith. mother Judge Faye Stack.
SMILING jurist congratulates FORMER Mayor Bill Green congratulates Councilman David Oh. Judge Ourania Papademetriou.
Monday, March 7th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 13th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 12th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 5th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. ANGELA DOWD-BURTON, CHAIRPERSON Economic Opportunity Review Committee
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The Economic Opportunity Review Committee, established and constituted pursuant to Phila. Code § 17-1607 and Resolution No. 120184, will meet in City Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times:
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 2016 NOTICE OF STATED MEETINGS LABORERS leaders Ryan Boyer and Sam STATE REP. Dwight Evans congratulates Staten, Jr., attended inaugural ceremonies to Council Ladies Blondell Reynolds Brown, congratulate many successful candidates their SISTER Mary Scullion is greeted by housing Helen Gym and Cherelle Parker, who returned locals strongly supported. maven David Feldman at Kenney inaugural. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Robert Mendelsohn to her old haunts. Photo by Leona Dixon
STATE REP. Jim Roebuck congratulates newly installed Judge Alice Dubow, seen with her mother Judge Phyllis Beck and friend Photo by Bonnie Squires Rhonda Cohen.
ATTORNEY Sharif Street is greeted by Kenney campaign volunteer Lynda Rubin at CO-CHAIR of Honorary Inauguration Com- Academy of Music. He is expected to be mittee John Dougherty greets Ed Neilson and Democratic endorsed candidate to replace reState Sen. John Sabatina outside Academy of tiring State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. Photo by Bonnie Squires Music. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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2016 NOTICE OF LIVING WAGE AND BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS
2016 NOTICE OF VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee, established and constituted pursuant to Phila. Code § 17-1311 and Resolution No. 110807, will meet in City Council Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 14th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 6th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M.
The Veterans Advisory Commission, established pursuant to Resolution No. 060059 (Adopted February 2, 2006), will meet in City Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times.
DAVID WILSON, CHAIRPERSON Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee
GEORGE GINDER, CHAIRMAN Veterans Advisory Commission
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 14th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M.
* Held at the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA.
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The Philadelphia City Council will have its Regular Stated Meetings on the dates listed below. All meetings will be held at 10:00 A.M. in Room 400 City Hall, except as noted below. Monday, January 4, 2016* Thursday, January 21, 2016 Thursday, January 28, 2016 Thursday, February 4, 2016 Thursday, February 11, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thursday, February 25, 2016 Thursday, March 3, 2016 Thursday, March 10, 2016 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Thursday, March 31, 2016 Thursday, April 7, 2016 Thursday, April 14, 2016 Thursday, April 21, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Thursday, May 5, 2016 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Thursday, June 9, 2016 Thursday, June 16, 2016 Thursday, September 8, 2016 Thursday, September 15, 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, September 29, 2016 Thursday, October 6, 2016 Thursday, October 13, 2016 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Thursday, October 27, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 Thursday, November 17, 2016 Thursday, December 1, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016
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STATE REP. Maria Donatucci and Congressman Brendan Boyle are among many dignitaries at Kenney inauguration. Photo by Bonnie Squires
DAVID FINEMAN is all smiles enjoying company of Joy Sardinsky and Rhonda Cohen as they joined Kenney entourage to City Hall. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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HAROLD EPPS, newly named Commerce Director in Kenney’s administration, attended with his wife Jane Epps.
PLEASED with how inauguration went were Kelly Boyd and Photo by Bonnie Squires Allan Kessler.
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Maintain The Sanctions On Iran (Cont. From Page 7) Resolution 1747 is implicitly required by the JCPOA. On Dec. 2, the International Atomic Energy Agency released its report on the previous military dimensions of Iran’s
nuclear research and development. The IAEA concluded Iran had been working on nuclear weapons through at least 2009, including neutron triggers for detonation purposes and warhead miniaturization
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150804401 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Lacy Jennings Deceased, Cabvenia Jennings, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased, Crystal Jennings, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased & Lacy Jennings, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Lacy Jennings Deceased, Cabvenia Jennings, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased, Crystal Jennings, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased & Lacy Jennings, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Lacy Jennings, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants, whose last known address is 3049 North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 150804401, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 3049 North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-2272400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.
technology. The IAEA further reported that the Iranians had not fully cooperated with the inspections; had repeatedly misled investigators; and had recently sanitized important nuclear research sites, including Parchin, leaving the inspectors uncertain as to exactly how far Iranian weaponization had gone and for how long. The IAEA report confirmed that the Iranians had lied to the United States and the entire world for years, including through the duration of the JCPOA negotiations, by insisting that their nuclear research was always, entirely peaceful in nature. Finally, on Nov. 19, we learned how completely farci-
CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 10 Council can match or exceed the previous Council’s accomplishments. Later, at the Capital Grille, STATE REP. MIKE DRISCOLL spent time talking to Attorney General candidate STEVE ZAPPALA, who was the lunch guest of Mike stack, former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER, politi-
cal the JCPOA is. In a letter to Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.), the State Dept. acknowledged Iran has not signed the JCPOA and that it is not legally binding on Iran. According to the State Dept., the “JCPOA is not a treaty or an executive agreement, and is not a signed document. The JCPOA reflects political commitments.” In addition, the Iranian parliament has refused to ratify the JCPOA, and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has forbidden any further negotiations with the United States regarding the JCPOA. It is long past time for the President to acknowledge the obvious: Iran is in serial violation of UN Security Council resolucal operative TOM NARDI and retired JUDGE FELICE STACK. Lisa Deeley hosted a luncheon that was absolutely packed at the Capital Grille. Once again her proud mother greeted and thanked her daughter’s supporters and well-wishers. On hand was City Controller ALAN BUTKOVITZ and political consultant NICK CUSTODIO along with STATE REP. “SPECIAL” ED NEILSON.
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tions mandated by the JCPOA itself. These violations threaten our national security interests and those of our allies. The Iranian regime has lied to US and Western negotiators for years, including throughout the JCPOA negotiations, and demonstrated no softening of its hostility toward the United States. In fact, the regime continues to arrest and convict American citizens on fabricated political charges. Most importantly, there is no real agreement — no meeting of the minds and no legally binding document. For the President to ignore more than 35 years of reality — dating back to the hostage crisis in 1979 right up to the Iranian arrogance of the past several months — and prepare to lift the sanctions is worse than foolish; it is extremely dangerous. Iran has repeatedly abandoned its political commitments. Why should we consider its actions to be anything other than in bad faith? We urge the president to
OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 10 Council leadership. The rumor I kept hearing the most was that 6th Dist. Councilman Bobby Henon was going to become the new Majority Leader in Council, replacing 4th Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. Because Philadelphia City government is kind of like a large ship that doesn’t make sharp turns easily or quickly, I didn’t see it happening. And yet it did. Why it happened is anybody’s guess. I didn’t get the chance to ask Jones after the Inauguration and when Clarke
reconsider the path he is on, before it is too late. He should not surrender to the fear of losing a so-called political legacy and must maintain the sanctions on Iran. Pat Toomey (R) is a US Senator from Pennsylvania. @SenToomey. Tom Ridge is a former Pennsylvania Governor and was the first Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security. @RidgeGlobal tridge@ridgeglobal.com
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NEW Police Commissioner Richard Ross was sworn in at Central HS Tuesday as Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Seth Williams participate in officiation. Photo by Wendell Douglas
was asked about it, he was, well, a little less than willing to talk about it … or what part he might have played in it. When asked about this change, and what part he might have played in it after the inauguration, Clarke was coy. “Councilman Henon was able to get the necessary votes to become Majority Leader,” Clarke said. “It’s an internal process. And that’s the way it’s going to stay.” To political insiders, though, the hand of former Ward Leader John Dougherty was obvious in this move. Will this affect the way Council operates? Are the days of 17-0 votes over? We shall see.
Congratulations are in order for the City Commissioners for continuing their efforts to ensure voters in Philadelphia are spared many of the problems that normally affect voters in other cities due to technical difficulties. This past year saw minimal difficulties, with the only conflicts appearing at several polls where individuals thought they were right and the others were wrong. The continuation this year of Anthony Clark as Chairman is the continuation of that effort.
Lt. Gov. Stack Calls Special For 9th Senate Lt. Gov. Mike Stack has set the special election to fill the vacancy in the 9th State Senate Dist. for Apr. 26, 2016. The date will coincide with primary elections in
Jared Solomon Arming For Rematch In 202nd Jared Solomon’s campaign for State Representative in the 202nd has received over $75,000 in contributions during the year 2015. Of that, it still has over $53,000 cash on hand going into 2016. “I am proud of what my team and I have accomplished and I am looking forward to an even-stronger showing in 2016,” Jared said. Jared has been formally endorsed by the Philadelphia Firefighters’ & Paramedics’ Union, Local 22, as well as by the Plumbers’ Union Local 690. He had no labor support during his 2014 campaign. Jared noted he has received donations from eight different
Fetterman Calls On Gov. Wolf To Give Pardon Braddock Mayor John Fetterman wants Gov. Tom Wolf to pardon McKeesport City Councilman-Elect Corey Sanders, who cannot be sworn in because of a decades-old drug conviction. He Said, “Sadly, this incident represents so much about what is wrong with our broken system. A drug conviction should not banish one for life from fully participating in our democracy.”
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Pennsylvania. Former 9th Dist. State Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) resigned effective Jan. 3. The writ of election will be delivered to Secretary of State Pedro Cortes and to the Boards of Elections in Chester and Delaware Counties, parts of which are included in the district.
Senator Lindsey Graham Keynotes Lincoln Day US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will serve as the keynote speaker for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s 2016 Lincoln Day Reception Friday, Jan. 15 at Hotel Hershey. PA GOP Chairman Rob Gleason stated, “Sen. Lindsey Graham has established himself as a leading voice on American foreign policy and national security.”
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(Cont. From Page 10 I am curious to see the “energy plan.” What gave me pause was his reference to 10,000 “green jobs.” I believe that owing to our proximity to the shale gas, Philadelphia could become an energy hub. Natural gas is cleaner than coal but not usually referred to as “green.” I hope it was a slip of the tongue and not an indication that Council’s energy plan will predominantly focus on renewables and blow the opportunity to use Pennsylvania’s shale-gas resources. Kenney promised his speech would be brief and he kept his promise. His mostmemorable comment was that “government functions properly when it is accessible and transparent.” I hope he also delivers on this. He was a longtime member of City Council, which is one of the least-transparent gov-
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to help you. Folks come in to see me and have no real idea who they owe now, how much, or what for. There are services that allow us to access your credit reports, with your consent. And you can have free copies of your credit report each year too. But your credit report is not going to help us very much in building your case for you. However, some lenders do not report to credit bureaus. Some debt may be too old to appear on your report – but still be a debt you owe. Some is just not the type of thing that pops up on credit reports – like a debt for damage to a neighbor’s car or money you owe a friend. Mistakes on credit reports happen a lot
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ernment bodies I have seen. Try getting a transcript of Council meetings! Also, what do we know about deliberations that led to City Council’s decision to not even vote on the proposed purchase of PGW by UIL? To Kenney’s credit, I was told by an industry source that he was leaning toward voting for the deal. Kenney appears to be true to his Roman Catholic roots. REV. JOHN SWOPE, the president of St Joseph’s Prep, gave the prayer before Kenney took his oath. Kenney attended the Prep, as did Justice Dougherty. Kenney discussed his commitment to public service in context of the Jesuits’ emphasis on “Magis”. Kenney translated the Latin word as “doing more for others.” The exact translation is more complex, but Kenney’s gave a pretty good approximation. I do not doubt his sincerity, but I am not sure the policies he has championed have been best for all his constituents. He recognized the
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