SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Vol. XV No. 10
Issue 596
March 7, 2019
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These warmly dressed volunteers were part of a group organized by SEAMAAC to clean Mifflin Square Park – the nonprofit plans to hold monthly cleanings of the beloved South Philly greenspace in the future. From the SEAMAAC Facebook page.
State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler was at the Francis Scott Key School to participate in a reading event with community members and teachers. Photo from her Facebook page.
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Fiedler Advocates Net Neutrality
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The Mummers community was rocked by the death of Bob Shannon, Jr. Shannon was the longtime captain of the celebrated Quaker City String Band.
tate Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, (D-S. Phila.) introduced legislation in the State House to protect Pennsylvanians’ internet use. HB 544 was referred to the House Committee on Consumer Affairs. If HB 544 passes, it will reinstate vital net-neutrality protections. Most people get their internet access from a handful of big companies, including AT&T, Comcast and Verizon. Under current law, the company you pay for your internet service could prevent you from going to a competitor’s website, interfere with speech that criticizes the company, or even block your access to a union website during a labor conflict at work. “We rely on the internet for so much of our communication with work, school, government
and family, and for financial transactions including purchases and bill paying. We need to protect our equal access to information on the internet,” said Fiedler. On Dec. 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission voted to dismantle the rules of net neutrality – the expectation that the company you pay for your internet will treat all data on the internet equally. Fiedler’s legislation would make it once again illegal for ISPs to block lawful internet content, impair internet traffic or engage in any other activities that negatively affect the web experience of Pennsylvania residents. “We cannot allow practices like paid prioritization to further the already-profound digital divide experienced across our communities,” Fiedler asserted.
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ONE OF the hosts at the massive Democratic bowling+petition party at Thunderbird Lanes in Lawncrest, Ward Leader Billy Dolbow, welcomed councilmanic candidate Eryn Santamoor, L, and judicial candidate Betsy Wahl. Photo by Harry Leech
DEMOCRATIC City Committee Chair Bob Brady posed with, L-R, City Commission candidate Marwan Kreidie, activist Fred Druding, Jr. and host Ward Leader Pete Lyde.
STATE REP. Jim Roebuck welcomes Democratic House Whip Jordan Harris to his Birthday Bash at Warmdaddy’s.
STATE REP. James Roebuck thanked AFCSME VP Ethelind Baylor for attending his Birthday Bash.
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L-R AT STATE REP. Jim Roebuck’s Birthday Bash were David Wilson, Drexel VP; Hon. Delores Butler; Roebuck; and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Photos by Bonnie Squires
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SIX Democratic Wards cooperated in a fun way to exercise one’s civic duty: bowling for signatures! Among attendees were, L-R, City Commission candidate Kahlil Williams, judicial candidate Dan Sulman, at-large councilmanic candidate Eryn Santamoor and host Ward Leaders Janice Sulman and Lou Agre.
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Six Democratic Wards Jim Roebuck Throws Get Sigs to ‘Spare’ His Birthday Bash
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2019 or 2023: When Best to Run for Mayor?
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POLS on the STREET BY JOE SHAHEELI he current lineup is that two credible Democrats are exploring a primary challenge to incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney: Northeast Ward Leader and former City Controller Alan Butkovitz, and State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.). Both have long been interested in this job; both believe they are qualified to do it; and both are right. Both are circulating petitions, although they don’t have to commit to going all in for another month or so. But can they beat an incumbent – in either a threeway race or a two-way race? That’s the math they are puzzling over now. Incumbents have huge
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advantages. Typically, they must either preside over an economic downturn or a personal indictment to be booted out of office. Neither of these is Kenney’s problem at this hour. A lot of money may be allied against him, both big and small. The beverage industry hates his Sweetened Drinks Tax, as do innumerable mom-&-pop convenience stores. And a lot of ordinary soda-drinkers who don’t often delve into public policy probably can be persuaded to protest against the rising cost of the bottle in their hand. Insiders, however, still struggle to see a path forward for two challengers in a threeway race. That’s because Butkovitz and Williams share most views, as practical managers with business sense. More likely is that one drops out for 2019, perhaps to pursue 2023, when there will be no incumbent in the Mayor’s Office. Which would that be? Only mind-readers know. But age is a factor. In 2023, Williams will be 66, Butkovitz 69. Obviously, in an age
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when America is debating how many septuagenarians are worthy of running the country, no one can reject either gentleman in 2023. Still, Butkovitz’s move looks timelier. Unlike Williams, he does not currently hold office. So his name recognition will fade if he does not put himself out there now. Williams has more options, although he too may want to do some marketing this season to bolster a downthe-line campaign.
Whither Domb? Is He Eyeing Future Run? Councilman Allan Domb (at Large) has decisively taken himself out of the mayoral race, opting instead to go for re-election to City Council. In so doing, however, he pointedly hinted that he is happy to move to another, presumably higher, City office four years from now. Hmm, what could that be? Domb just introduced a bill to impose term limits on City Council members. It will be welcomed by his colleagues rather like snow in July. But that’s not the point.
Dems Unite at Ashburner
FAR NORTHEAST Democratic wards held a packed campaign party at Ashburner Inn. Among attendees were, L-R, Northeast native son Dan Sulman, who is running to return to Common Pleas Court; Councilman & Ward Leader Bobby Henon; Ward Leaders Janice Sulman, Shawn Dillon, Brian Eddis; John Donahoe; and judicial candidate George Twardy. Photo by Harry Leech
Domb is positioning himself as an anti-establishment reformer. That could appeal to many voters in the next cycle, if the city’s Democratic politics sees continued turnover.
Karla Cruel Seeks An Edge in the 4th
The cavalcade of challengers in Democratic district councilmanic races continues. At least three opponents are testing the waters in the 4th District, which includes West Philadelphia from Overbrook to Wynnefield and Northwest (Cont. Next Page) State Rep.
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2019 UNCF’s Women of Faith for Education Afternoon Tea: Keeper of the Flame Award Recipients were, L-R, Pauline M. Moore, first lady, 10th Memorial Baptist Church; Faatimah Gamble, AT YOUR SERVICE co-founder & member, United Muslim Masjid; Tanya Quann, first lady, Bethlehem Baptist 175TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Church; and area development director, UNCF Gregory Lyles. 610 N. SECOND STREET 215.503.3245 Photo by Martin Regusters
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T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D KARLA CRUEL wants to listen to the people of the 4th Councilmanic District before she dictates.
in tenants’-rights work with the Tenant Union Representative Network – an issue that resonates in many parts of her district. She is now in private practice. Cruel’s first goal is to redo community outreach in the 4th District. Her specialty is to listen first, to as many people as possible – something the district is lacking, she said. Her next contribution would be to inspire. “I can move a large crowd,” she said. (Cont. Page 7)
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when she took a teaching job in Japan. There she encountered an urban society where none of Philadelphia’s problems applied. Everything worked. Poverty and crime were low. People were friendly. The city administration was trusted. Why can’t we Americans live like this? she asked herself. This vision, of a society where things get fixed and things get done cooperatively, drives her still today. After entering the law, Cruel built a track record
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) Philadelphia’s East Falls and Roxborough neighborhoods. They will be up against well-established incumbent Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., who is seeking a fourth term. One of them, attorney Karla Cruel of Wynnefield Heights, believes she has the insight to knit together the concerns of diverse and disconnected communities. “I was born here,” she said. “My father lived in Roxborough, which is thriving but where parking is an acute problem. My mother lives in Haddonfield, where neighborhood businesses are withering and jobs are scarce. I know both worlds.” A graduate of Girls’ High School and Drexel University, where she ultimately got a law degree, her first career was as a teacher. A transformative experience came
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Borda on Center Stage Olney Makes Sweet Music NOT FOOLING around! Well, maybe with the guitar…. L-R, councilmanic candidate Melissa Robbins, City Commission candidate Luigi Borda and Register of Wills candidate Tracey Gordon take the stage at the Grape Room in Manayunk, where a “Bands for Borda” fundraising concert was held. The show later featured a real band of teachers, “Cubism,” as well as a standup comic.
THE 42ND, 49TH AND 61ST Wards held a gala candidates night in Majestic Hall on Olney Avenue in Logan, Candidates moved among the strong turnout, introducing themselves to live music and good food. Donna Aument, Leader of the 33rd Ward, R, is welcomed by hosts Shirley Gregory, leader of the 49th Ward; Sharon Vaughn, 42nd; and “Big Pete” Lyde, 61st. Photos by Joe Stivala
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BIG PETE LYDE’S 61st Ward Exec Committee.
SHARON VAUGHN’S New 61st Ward Exec Committee.
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SHIRLEY GREGORY’S Fighting 49ers Exec Committee.
(Cont. From Page 5) Or a small crowd. She has been working barbershops across the district. In a four-way race, the incumbent is usually favored. But if some of Cruel’s fellow challengers don’t make their signature numbers,
that could open a door for a survivor. The 4th District is not a geographical natural. It has two wings with few normal connections: only three bridges cross the Schuylkill. So an incumbent must work extra hard to remain visible and accessible throughout it, and a savvy challenger can always exploit pockets that feel neglected.
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FOP Boxers Prevail
JUDGE PAT Dugan, C, congratulates two competitors in the ring after their bout which featured boxers from the Philly FOP versus a combined team of boxers from the East Coast. Philly FOP Team would take the majority of wins after 14 bouts, with the evening’s proceeds going to charity.
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RECEIVING as an award a plant gifted by the students of Jenks Elementary School in return for his many donations to their institution, Laborers’ Local 332 Business Manager Sam Staten, Jr. was thanked by Home School Association President Hevia Goldman and fellow Jenks parent, attorney Tiffany Palmer, L, as Staten’s wife Toni watches. Photo by Wendell Douglas
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GOP COUNCILMANIC at-large candidate Drew Murray kicked off his campaign at City Tap House, joined by, L-R, daughters Scarlett and Alexandra and wife Krista Mose-Murray. Photo by Richard Rykard.
JUDICIAL candidate Gregory Weyer, C rear, rallied a base of backers in a petition-signing fundraiser at Dock Street Brewery in Cedar Park.
DRINKING LIBERALLY Philly hosted a highly successful candidates night where 35-plus seeking various offices spoke at Franky Bradley’s in Center City. One of those was veteran Melissa Robbins, who is seeking a Democratic City Council at-large seat.
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Liberally Speaking
Bleak Future for Our History
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OPINION BY BRETT MANDEL he news that Philadelphia's museum dedicated to its history as a city is shuttered is devastating and tragic. For a city that so embraces its past as packaged for tourists and outsiders, the idea that we can allow our own city history to be mothballed is a failure of civic leadership. If the mayor and top civic leaders cannot find the resources and management to save and revitalize this museum, then THEY should be history!
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LETTER to the EDITOR Solomon Wrong
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ared Solomon exposed himself as a preening fool in that PR stunt last week. First, he duped the press into thinking he was announcing a Council run against Bobby Henon, but chickened out at the last minute. He's supposed to be a lawyer, but spent his entire speech condemning Bobby, John Dougherty and others associated with Local 98, railing about 'corruption without offering any proof. As an attorney, one would have assumed Solomon un-
The Philadelphia History Museum, formerly known as the Atwater Kent Museum, is mandated by Philadelphia's city charter to serve as a steward for our collective memory. While the actual museum has been a sleepy institution in recent years, its resources and collection are incredibly impressive. A revitalized Philadelphia History Museum has the ability to tell the story of our city and to inform every discussion about its future. But, if a central repository of city history is to disappear, and if the collection is scattered to the wind, our city will be much the worse for the loss. The collective civic inability to support the city’s history museum is not a story about a lack of money. Clearly, the resources exist in Philadelphia to support so many worthy – and even derstood the bedrock legal principles of due process and “innocent until proven guilty.” He violated his own profession’s code of ethics in appointing himself judge, jury and executioner. He’s also a hypocrite. When asked at the event if he would return the thousands of campaign contributions he’s asked for and received from Local 98 over the years, he would not commit to doing so. Speaking of hypocrisy, he asked for, received and heavily promoted Bobby Henon’s endorsement of him for State Rep in 2016, a seat he won with Henon’s and Local 98’s support. Solomon bought himself some unnecessary problems by attacking the councilman and others. The Concerned Irish Americans PAC, which counts among its membership many Local 98 electricians, has asked Solomon to return the $25,000 it contributed to his last campaign. (Cont. Page 13)
many questionable – organizations. In recent years, the civic community has supported the creation and renovation of an impressive array of new and refreshed institutions. No, this is a story of a failure of imagination and a dereliction of municipal stewardship. The city accepted responsibility for the museum more than 80 years ago and that responsibility is memorialized in the city charter that is Philadelphia’s central governing record. Our elected leaders have an obligation to sustain this institution and Philadelphia as a whole has a responsibility to safeguard its past and its history museum. Its closure is a dereliction if this responsibility. Here’s my thought. Those behind the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Music (Cont. Page 17)
MARK your CALENDAR Mar. 7- St. Patrick’s Observance Ass’n hosts Grand Marshal’s Dinner at SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Columbus Blvd., 6 p.m. Tickets $100. For info: Kathy McGee Burns mcgeeburns@aol.com. Mar. 7- Council President Darrell Clarke is hosted Reception at Capital Grille, 1338 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsors $5,000, Guests $1,000, Friends $250. RSVP: friendsofdarrellclarke@ gmail.com. Mar. 7- Councilmanic candidate Matt Wolfe is hosted Reception by
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STATE REP. Jared Solomon caught the eye of political observers when he made a trip from his Northeast district to City Hall courtyard to call on Councilman Bobby Henon to resign. Their two districts overlap. Photo by Wendell Douglas
George Sfedu & Susan Satkowski at 1907 Spruce St., 6-8 p.m. Contribution levels: $3,000, $1,500, $500, $125. Payable at www.wolfe.org. RSVP: Denise Furey (215) 3875641 or Denise.Furey@ Wolfe.org. Mar. 7- Councilmanic candidate Taras Smerechanskyy hosts Fundraiser at Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Ctr., 700 N. Cedar Rd., Jenkintown, Pa., 7 p.m. Donate online: www.VoteTaras.com. Mar. 8- Hotel Brotherhood Cl. hosts Candidates Night & Petition Signing Party at 1529 Bainbridge St., 6-8 p.m. Open bar. For info: (215) 2511226 or hotelbainbridgeclub1510@gmail.com. Mar. 8- 57th Ward Democratic Committee hosts St. Patrick’s Party at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $40, candidates $100. For info: (267) 773-3251. Mar. 9- United Ward
Leaders of Color hosts Fundraiser Meet & Greet Sign Petitions at Belmont mansion, 2000 Belmont Dr., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tables $1,000, Tickets $100. Payable to “CND PAC.” For info: Bernadette Wyche (267) 670-0572 or biwych1@gmail.com. Mar. 9- 32nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fish Fry Petition Party at New Barber’s Ha., 1402 W. Oxford St., 3-7 p.m. Meet & greet candidates. Tickets: $15. For info: Gary Williams (215) 9069009. Mar. 9- 50th Ward Democratic Committee & Councilwoman Cherelle Parker host Candidate Petition Party at Reuben’s Marc, 8131 Stenton Ave., 4-7 p.m. Food, fellowship, music. Free for committee people & block captains; candidates $150. RSVP: 50thWardDemocrats@gmail.com. Mar. 10- Councilmanic candidate Deja Lynn Alvarez is hosted Cocktail Reception at Dirty Frank’s,
347 S. 13th St., 2-6 p.m. Contribution Levels: Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $50. Payable to “Friends of Deja Lynn Alvarez,” 100 S. Broad St., Su. 1902A, Phila., PA 19110. RSVP: Events@LPerryGroup.com. For info: (267) 275-2120. Mar. 10- Judicial candidate Kay Kyungsun Yu hosts Fundraiser at Tom Dolgenos’s house, 722 Westview St., 4:30-6 p.m. For info: info@ kayforjudge.com. Mar. 12- 190th Legislative Dist. Special Election. Mar. 13- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts St. Patrick’s Day reception at Irish Pub, 1123 Walnut St., 5:30-7 p.m. Contribution levels: Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500, General Admission $50. Payable to “Squilla for Council,” P.O. Box 37332, Phila., PA 19148. RSVP: Events@LPerryGroup.com. For info: (215) 696-0291. Mar. 14- Judicial candidate Francesca Iacovangelo (Cont. Page 17)
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SPECIAL ELECTION: March 12,2019
190th Distict Polling Places SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY MT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH ST MATTHEWS MANOR BARRY SCHOOL BARRY SCHOOL FIRE ENGINE CO # 05 ANGELA COURT NURSING HOME SHEPARD SENIOR CENTER LOCKE SCHOOL (AUDITORIUM) SHEPARD SENIOR CENTER LOCKE SCHOOL (AUDITORIUM) SHEPARD SENIOR CENTER MARTHA WASHINGTON SCHOOL (IMC BLDG) SARAH ALLEN SENIOR HOUSING PHILA LEARNING ACADEMY SOUTH (FLAGPOLE ENT) SARAH ALLEN SENIOR HOUSING MARTHA WASHINGTON SCHOOL (IMC BLDG) PHILA LEARNING ACADEMY SOUTH (FLAGPOLE ENT) 1ST AFRICAN PRESBYTER CHURCH SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE (LOWER LEVEL ENT) JAMESON COURT STEPHEN SMITH TOWERS STEPHEN SMITH TOWERS UNIVERSITY SQUARE MANTUA HAVERFORD COMM CTR PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY CTR (OLD ROWAN HOUSE) CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH MANTUA HAVERFORD COMM CTR THE SMART CENTER DAYCARE CONESTOGA RECREATION CENTER CONESTOGA RECREATION CENTER SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY GREATER BIBLE WAY TEMPLE‐THE VIEW ROOM ANTIOCH UNIVERSAL CHURCH HADDINGTON TOWNHOMES COMM CTR WEST PHILA H.S. (AUDITORIUM) PARKWAY SCHOOL RHOADS SCHOOL (AUDITORIUM) Page 1 of 2
ADDRESS 5501 MARKET ST 5501 MARKET ST 5501 MARKET ST 5732 RACE ST 230 N 57TH ST 59TH & RACE STS 59TH & RACE STS 43RD & MARKET STS 4400 FAIRMOUNT AVE 642 N 41ST ST 46TH ST & HAVERFORD AVE 642 N 41ST ST 46TH ST & HAVERFORD AVE 642 N 41ST ST BROWN & LEX STS 4035 PARRISH ST 43RD ST & WESTMINSTER AVE 4035 PARRISH ST BROWN & LEX STS 43RD ST & WESTMINSTER AVE 4159 W GIRARD AVE 40TH ST & PARKSIDE AVE 4435 PARRISH ST 1030 BELMONT AVE 1030 BELMONT AVE 3901 MARKET ST 631 N 39TH ST 325 N 39TH ST 814 N 41ST ST 631 N 39TH ST 3301 W WESTMORELAND ST 53RD & MEDIA STS 53RD & MEDIA STS 5501 MARKET ST 5501 MARKET ST 5188 BIBLE WAY 50 N 52ND ST 5437 WYALUSING AVE 4901 CHESTNUT ST 48TH ST & FAIRMOUNT AVE 50TH & PARRISH STS
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SPECIAL ELECTION: March 12,2019
190th Distict Polling Places RHOADS SCHOOL (AUDITORIUM) RHOADS SCHOOL (AUDITORIUM) KATIE JACKSON HOMES(PHA) KATIE JACKSON HOMES(PHA) ANTIOCH UNIVERSAL CHURCH SPECTRUM COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR SPECTRUM COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR HADDINGTON TOWNHOMES COMM CTR GREATER BIBLE WAY TEMPLE‐THE VIEW ROOM PARKSIDE ASSOCIATION RIVER PARK HOUSE APTS PRESIDENTIAL CITY JEFFERSON DUFFIELD HOUSE BRITH SHOLOM HOUSE BRITH SHOLOM HOUSE PARK TOWER APTS SIMPSON HOUSE PARK PLAZA CONDOS‐WEST LOBBY INGLIS HOUSE (FOUNDERS HALL) INGLIS HOUSE (FOUNDERS HALL) SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL PARKSIDE EVANS RECREATION CTR BRITH SHOLOM HOUSE HOLMES SENIOR APTS WEST PHILA YMCA HOLMES SENIOR APTS WEST PHILA H.S. (AUDITORIUM) DIVINE CREATIONS UNISEX SALON GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SOUTH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SOUTH WEST PHILA H.S. (AUDITORIUM) BARBER SHOP BLACKWELL BRANCH LIBRARY GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SOUTH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SOUTH HAMILTON SCHOOL HAMILTON SCHOOL HAMILTON SCHOOL MORRIS RECREATION CENTER
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ADDRESS 50TH & PARRISH STS 50TH & PARRISH STS 400 N 50TH ST 400 N 50TH ST 50 N 52ND ST 5201 HAVERFORD AVE 5201 HAVERFORD AVE 5437 WYALUSING AVE 5188 BIBLE WAY 1719 N 52ND ST 3600 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 3900 CITY AVE 3701 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 3939 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 3939 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 4001 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 2101 BELMONT AVE 3900 FORD RD 2600 BELMONT AVE 2600 BELMONT AVE 4910 WYNNEFIELD AVE 53RD ST & PARKSIDE AVE 3939 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE 5429 CHESTNUT ST 5120 CHESTNUT ST 5429 CHESTNUT ST 4901 CHESTNUT ST 509 S 52ND ST 52ND & PINE STS 52ND & PINE STS 4901 CHESTNUT ST 259 S 52ND ST 52ND & SANSOM STS 52ND & PINE STS 52ND & PINE STS 57TH & SPRUCE STS 57TH & SPRUCE STS 57TH & SPRUCE STS 5800 SPRUCE ST
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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1. ENTER VOTING BOOTH This machine does not have a curtain rod lever. You enter the voting machine by parting and walking through the curtain. If you use a wheelchair, the voting machine will be lowered by the machine operator before you enter. 2. VOTING STRAIGHT PARTY To Vote Straight Party (vote for all candidates of a single political party) press the numbered box in the Political Party box of your choice and the red indicator lights for all candidates of that party will turn on within each of the candidates’ position boxes. The Political Party Boxes are located across the top of the ballot. 3. SELECTING CANDIDATES INDIVIDUALLY If you want to select your candidates individually, press the Numbered box within your candidate's position box and a red light will go on next to the number within your candidate's position, indicating the names you have selected. 4. CHANGING A SELECTED CANDIDATE If you change your mind after selecting a candidate, and don't want to vote for a candidate whose light is on, press that candidate's number again to deselect the candidate and the light will go off. 5. SELECTING A WRITE IN Find the Write‐in box for the Office for which you want to write in a candidate's name. Press the Write In button in the box. Then press the Large Flashing red button at the top of the machine to open the Write In Window. Write or Stamp your candidates name on the exposed paper in the window. Then pull the black shutter down over the name you have written, closing the window. 6. VOTING ON A QUESTION Ballot Questions are usually located in the far right‐hand columns or at the bottom of the machine. Make your selection by pressing either of the buttons. The red light next to the button will turn on indicating your selection. 7. CASTING YOUR BALLOT After you have made all the candidate selections you want, look for the GREEN button labeled VOTE below in the bottom right corner of your ballot. When you press the GREEN VOTE button all of your candidate selections will be recorded, all the lights in the voting machine will go out and you will hear a low bell‐tone indicating you are finished. 8. LEAVING THE VOTING MACHINE After you finish voting by pressing the green VOTE button on the right side of the ballot, the lights inside the ballot door and all of your selection lights will turn off. To leave, part and exit through the curtain. If you are unable to read, write or speak English well and need assistance, ask the Polling Place Officials if an English/Spanish Interpreter is available. If an English/Spanish Interpreter is not available at your polling place you may call 215‐686‐1500 for assistance. If you are unable to read, write or speak English well OR you are unable to enter or operate the voting machine, and you need assistance, the law requires that you be permitted to receive assistance from the person you choose, except your employer, an officer of your union, or the Judge of Election. POLLING PLACES OPEN FROM 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES, 12 DE MARZO DE 2019 REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO 190°
T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. IN ALL ELECTION DISTRICTS OR DIVISIONS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA There are to be elected by the voters of the City and County of Philadelphia, persons to fill the following offices:
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SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 190TH DISTRICT
ENTRE LAS HORAS DE 7:00 A.M. HASTA LAS 8:00 P.M. EN TODOS LOS DISTRITOS ELECTORALES O DIVISIONES EN LA CIUDAD Y EL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA ESTADO DE PENNSYLVANIA Se elegirán, por los votantes de la ciudad y el condado de Filadelfia, a personas que llenaran los siguientes puestos:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL VOTANTE 1. ENTRE A LA CABINA DE VOTACION Esta máquina no tiene palanca para el gancho de cortina. Ud. entra a la cabina de votación al separar y caminar tras la cortina. Si Ud. usa silla de ruedas, la máquina _ dé votación será bajada por el que corre la máquina antes de Ud. entrar. 2. VOTANDO POR LA NOMINA TOTAL DEL PARTIDO Para Votar por la Nomina Total del Partido (vote por los candidatos de un solo partido político) haga presión sobre el cuadro en el Partido Político que usted escoja y el indicador rojo quedara alumbrado por todos los candidatos de ese partido quedaran alumbrados dentro de cada posición en cada cuadro de los candidatos. Los cuadros del Partido Político se encuetran de un lado al otro arriba en la balota. 3. SELECCIONADO CANDIDATOS INDIVIDUALMENTE Si usted desea seleccionar a sus candidato individualmente, haga presión sobre el cuadró Enumerada dentro de las posición de sus candidato y una luz roja se alumbrara al lado del número dentro de las posición de sus candidato, indicando los nombres que usted haya seleccionado. 4. CAMBIANDO UN CANDIDATO YA SELECCIONADO Si cambia de mente después de haber escogido su candidato, y no quiere votar por un candidato cuya luz está prendida, haga presión en el Número de ese candidato de nuevo para no seleccionar el candidato y la luz se apagará. 5. SELECCIONANDO POR ESCRITO Encuentre la casilla para escoger Por Escrito para el Puesto por el cual Ud. desea escribir el nombre de un candidato. Haga presión sobre el botón de "Por Escrito" en la casilla. Luego haga presión sobre el botón de la Luz Roja Grande en la parte de arriba de la maquina para abrir la Ventanilla de Por Escrito. Escriba o estampe los nombres de sus candidatos en el papel expuesto en la ventanilla. Luego hale el contraventana hacia abajo sobre el nombre que ha escrito, cerrando la ventanilla. 6. VOTANDO POR UNA PREGUNTA Preguntas en la Boleta usualmente están localizadas en las columnas a mano derecha. Haga su selección haciendo presión sobre cualquiera de los botones. La luz roja al lado del botón se prenderá indicando su selección. 7. ECHANDO SU BOLETA Después de hacer las selecciones por todos los candidatos que Ud. quiera, encuentre el botón VERDE que dice VOTE abajo en los botones en la esquina derecha de la boleta. Cuando Ud haga presión sobre el botón VERDE DE VOTAR todos sus selecciones de candidatos serán archivadas, todas las luces en la máquina de votación se apagarán, y oirá un sonido de timbre bajo indicando que ha terminado. 8. SALIENDO DE LA MAQUINA DE VOTACION Después de que termine de votar al hacer presión sobre le botón verde de VOTAR en el lado bajo derecho de la boleta, las luces dentro de las puertas de la boleta y todas las luces de sus selecciones serán apagadas. Para salir, separe la cortina y salga por ella. Si usted no puede leer, escribir ni hablar ingles bien y necesita ayuda, pídale a los Oficiales del Lugar de Votar si hay un Interprete del ingles/español disponible. Si no hay un Interprete del ingles/español disponible en su lugar de votar, usted puede llamar al 215‐686‐1500 para ayuda. Si usted no puede leer, escribir, o hablar ingles bien O si no puede entrar u operar su maquina de votar, y necesita ayuda, la ley requiere que a usted se le permita recibir ayuda de parte de la persona que usted escoja, con acepción a su patrón, o un oficial de su sindicato obrero (unión laboral), o el/la Juez de Elección.
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
OFFICE
DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLICAN
Democratico
Republicano
AMEN BROWN PARTY Partido de Amen Brown
Oficina Straight Democratic Ticket Boleta Democratica Consecutiva
Straight Republican Ticket Boleta Republicana Consecutiva
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REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
101
2 MICHAEL HARVEY
201
AMEN BROWN
3 301
PERSONAL CHOICE
Partido de las Familias Trabajadoras
Eleccion Personal
Straight Working Families Party Ticket Boleta Partido de las Familias Trabajadoras Consecutiva
PAMELA K WILLIAMS
4 401
190th District (Vote for 1)
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Straight Amen Brown Party Ticket Boleta Partido de Amen Brown Consecutiva
WORKING FAMILIES PART Y
Representante en la Asamblea General Distrito 190 (Vote por 1)
Write In Por Escrito
INSTRUCTIONS
I DO NOT WANT TO VOTE ON ANY OFFICE, CANDIDATE, OR ISSUE ---------------------------NO QUIERO VOTAR POR NINGUN PUESTO, CANDIDATO, O PREGUNTA
No Vote
Ningun Voto
REVIEW YOUR SELECTIONS AND MAKE SURE THE RED LIGHT IS ON NEXT TO EACH OF YOUR CANDIDATE CHOICES BEFORE PRESSING THE GREEN VOTE BUTTON BELOW ----------------------------------LAS INSTRUCCIONES REVISE TODAS SUS SELECCIONES Y ASEGURESE DE QUE LA LUZ ROJA ESTA ENCENDIDA AL LADO DE CADA CANDIDATO ESCOGIDO POR USTED ANTES DE HACER PRESION SOBRE EL BOTON VERDE DE VOTAR ABAJO
04-01,04-07,04-08,04-12,04-13,04-19,04-20,06-01,06-02,06-03,06-04,06-05,06-06,06-07,06-08,06-09,06-10,06-11,06-12,06-13,06-14,06-15,06-16,06-17,06-18,24-06,24-07,24-08,24-16,24-17,38-09,44-01,44-02,44-03,44-04,44-05,44-06,44-07,44-08,44-09,44-10,44-11,44-12,44-13,44-14,44-15,44-16,44-17,44-18,44-19,52-01,52-02,52-03,52-04,52-06,52-07,52-08,52-09,52-10,52-11,5212,52-13,52-21,52-28,60-04,60-05,60-06,60-08,60-09,60-10,60-11,60-12,60-13,60-14,60-15,60-16,60-17,60-18,60-20,60-21
SCHMIDT greets candidates for C o u n c i l at large: L-R, Irina Goldstein; Matt Wolfe, Schmidt and Bill Heeney.
Al SCHMIDT with Nicholas DeNofa, VP, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.
COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt greets 5th Ward Leader Michael Cibik, Esq. Mike is a Philadelphia Public Record columnist, known for his weekly advice on “Understanding Bankruptcy.”
SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019
NOTICE
Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CANVASS AND COMPUTATION OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA FOR THE 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – 190TH DISTRICT, HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2019 IN THE CITY COMMISSIONERS, 6TH FLOOR HEARING ROOM, RIVERVIEW PLACE, DELAWARE AVE. & SPRING GARDEN ST., AND CONTINUE ALL DAY FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 UNTIL COMPLETED.
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 190TH DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS ARE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING WARDS AND DIVISIONS WITHIN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
190TH DISTRICT WARDS 04 [PART, Divisions 01, 07, 08, 12, 13, 19 and 20], 06, 24 [PART, Divisions 06 thru 08, 16 and 17], 38 [PART, Division 09], 44, 52 [PART, Divisions 01 thru 04, 06 thru 13, 21 and 28] and 60 [PART, Divisions 04 thru 06, 08 thru 18, 20 and 21]. DEMOCRATIC
AMEN BROWN PARTY
REPUBLICAN
WORKING FAMILIES PARTY
MOVITA JOHNSON HARRELL 101
AMEN BROWN 301
MICHAEL HARVEY 201
AVISO
PAMELA K WILLIAMS 401
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL MARTES, 12 DE MARZO DE 2019
A QUIEN CORRESPONDA:
Entre las horas de 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelfia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelfia podrán elegir una persona para cubrir los siguientes cargos según la certificación por el Secretario del Estado.
REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO 190°
LOS DISTRITOS DE REPRESENTANTES ESTÁN CONSTITUIDOS POR LOS SIGUIENTES DISTRITOS Y DIVISIONES DENTRO DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA
190° DISTRITO DISTRITOS 04 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 07, 08, 12, 13, 19 y 20], 06, 24 [PARTE, divisiones 06 al 08, 16 y 17], 38 [PARTE, división 09], 44, 52 [PARTE, divisiones 01 al 04, 06 al 13, 21 y 28] y 60 [PARTE, divisiones 04 al 06, 08 al 18, 20 y 21].
DEMOCRÁTICO
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA
AMEN BROWN 301
PARTIDO DE LAS FAMILIAS TRABAJADORAS PAMELA K WILLIAMS 401
REPUBLICANO
MICHAEL HARVEY 201
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Judge Giovanni Campbell Chairperson, City Commissioners Presidente, Comisionados Municipales
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA QUE EL ESCRUTINIO Y CÓMPUTO DE LOS VOTOS EMITIDOS EN LA CIUDAD Y EL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA PARA LAS ELECCIONES ESPECIALES 2019 PARA REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL – DISTRITO 190° CELEBRADAS EL MARTES 12 DE MARZO DE 2019 COMENZARÁ A LAS 9:00 A. M. DEL VIERNES 15 DE MARZO DE 2019 EN LA OFICINA DE LOS COMISIONADOS DE LA CIUDAD, SALA DE AUDIENCIAS DEL 6° PISO, RIVERVIEW PLACE, DELAWARE AVE. Y SPRING GARDEN ST, Y CONTINUARÁ DURANTE TODO EL VIERNES 15 DE MARZO 2019 HASTA FINALIZAR.
PARTIDO DE AMEN BROWN
MOVITA JOHNSON HARRELL 101
Judge Vincent Furlong Vice Chair, City Commissioners Vicepresidente, Comisionados Municipales
Anthony Clark City Commissioner Comisionado Municipal Kevin A Kelly Acting Supervisor of Elections Supervisor Interino de Elecciones
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS: City Commissioners Al Schmidt, R, and Commission Chairwoman Lisa Deeley.
(Cont. From Page 8) Solomon chose to exile himself from the city’s labor community, and for what? What did he gain from that embarrassing press conference? And what was Alan Butkovitz doing there? Was Solomon doing Butkovitz’s bidding to aid his mayoral campaign? Did Big Soda promise Solomon contributions if he helped ding Bobby Henon, a major supporter of the Soda Tax? The fact is Bobby Henon has not for one second considered stepping down from his Council position and this fraud’s call for him to resign is laughable, given the his blatant hypocrisy and convenient memory lapses. Rather than engaging in political grandstanding, Solomon should focus on improving upon his own dismal record in the 202nd Legislative District, which has seen dramatic increases in poverty under his inept watch. Frank Keel Campaign Spokesman Henon ’11
Judge Giovanni Campbell Chairperson, City Commissioners Presidente, Comisionados Municipales
Judge Vincent Furlong Vice Chair, City Commissioners Vicepresidente, Comisionados Municipales
Anthony Clark City Commissioner Comisionado Municipal Kevin A Kelly Acting Supervisor of Elections Supervisor Interino de Elecciones
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WALL-TO -WALL people were in attendance at the Meet and Greet reception for City Commissioner Al Schmidt in the Grey Lodge on Frankford Avenue. Schmidt, C, is flanked by Chris Vogler, Vice Chair of GOP City Committee, and Philip Innamorato, aide to U.S. Sen. Patrick Toomey. Photos by Joe Stivala
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Schmidt Holds Down Grey Lodge
LETTER to the EDITOR
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know MAYOR JIM KENNEY hopes the cellphone issue is old news; I hope it is not. Another news outlet enlightened us to the fact that Kenney did all of his personal and government business on a person cellphone. Did Kenney not hear the uproar over former SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON’S use of one cellphone for official and personal affairs? I grant that it was more serious for Clinton, as she frequently had “top secret” information in her
EVERYDAY PEOPLE BY DENISE CLAY efore I start my column on the Philadelphia Phillies spending the gross national product of a Third World country on an outfielder, I must first apologize to the memory of Jimmy Tayoun, the late founder and publisher of the Public Record. I’m sure that on some level Mr. Tayoun dreaded the start of Phillies spring training because he knew that he and I were going to have the same fight, which was the “You’re supposed to be writing a column about
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possession. Both Clinton and Kenney think that having more than one hand-held device is a major inconvenience. I worked for a financial institution that issued me a Blackberry. I understood that it was for work activities only, so I also had a personal cellphone. I did not see having two cellphones as a hassle. It was just part of the job. I also understood that the information that I transmitted on the Blackberry was the property of my employer and that I should not erase or otherwise attempt to destroy it. Kenney, for some reason, did not think that City business on his cellphone should be available to the public (the public, whose taxes pay his salary). There are Right-toKnow laws in this country and when another news outlet attempted to obtain the information, they found out that Kenney deleted all
of the emails and texts. Under Pennsylvania’s statewide Right-to-Know law, government agencies must furnish public records. There are exceptions, such as information that could be classified or that could jeopardize public safety. I highly doubt the mayor of Philadelphia has much access to that kind of data. The City of Philadelphia has record retention guidelines that I guess Kenney thinks apply to other people and not him or his cellphone But Erik Arneson, executive director of Pennsylvania’s Office of Open Records, comments, “It doesn’t matter if it’s a text message, a handwritten calligraphy thing on parchment, or a Snapchat message.… If it documents an action of an agency, it’s a record, and it might be a public record.” Do I think that Kenney deleted nefarious and illegal (Cont. Page 17)
politics! Why are you writing about baseball?!” fight. But my guess is that when I explained to him the reason why I’m writing a column about the Phillies giving Bryce Harper, the former outfielder for the Washington Nationals, $330 million over 13 years to hit a baseball with a stick and hopefully catch said baseball on occasion, he wouldn’t have that fight with me. That’s because I think it’s time that we had a discussion about one dude making the equivalent of the salaries of the mayor, City Council, the Police Department and the Fire Department combined to play baseball in a city with a 26% poverty rate. To be honest, the Phillies free-agent signing period didn’t really interest me much this year. Since they weren’t trying to correct the colossal error of sending World Series MVP Cole Hamels to the Texas Rang-
ers by going and getting him back from the Chicago Cubs, I didn’t pay attention. I mean, it was good that they got catcher JT Realmuto from the Miami Marlins, and I’m glad that they gave pitcher Aaron Nola an extension, but I didn’t see them making any moves bigger than that. When it came to big ticket free agents like Manny Machado, who signed his own eye-popping deal with the San Diego Padres, a team so in need of everything that giving one guy $300 million over 10 years – with an opt-out clause kicking in at year five – seemed kind of stupid to me, and Harper, the conventional wisdom said that while the Phillies could land both, they were more likely to get Harper. But Harper lives in Vegas. And he wanted a team closer to home, or at least that’s what Phillies fans kept hearing. The San Francisco (Cont. Page 17)
WALKING the BEAT BY JOE SHAY STIVALA .S. ATTORNEY McSWAIN is angry because Alan Gomez was released by the City in an admitted error. There was too much ado in the press about this. The City has a POLICY of holding detainees with a federal warrant on file. So it was a slip-up. It happens in large systems. McSwain must know this. McSwain is quoted as saying that Philadelphia “IGNORED” a federal arrest warrant. Bull. Why not promote COOPERATION between law-enforcement agencies? How does
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ity COUNCILWOMAN MARIA QUIÑONES SÁNCHEZ does a pretty good job. But she seems to be in a rumble with her ward leaders every time she runs for re-election. She is fairly independent but not to a ridiculous extent. Nonetheless, CARLOS MATOS and company have endorsed her opponent, STATE REP. ANGEL CRUZ. Matos is considered the key ward leader for that district. Philadelphia politics is known for enemies becoming friends when it suits
McSwain’s anger accomplish this? Is his era to be known as the Administration of the PRESS RELEASE? Yawn – so City Council President Darrell CLARKE has primary election opponents. The latest opponent seems to run because the district got poorer (?). Help in rising from poverty is a combination of City, State and federal investment. Does he believe that he can lift all poor himself? GOOD JOURNALISM: A recent story on city real estate assessments featured a map of assessment disparities across the city. Based on these data, it will take more than ONE YEAR to correct them (and double-check corrections). Properties that require an increase in assessment that is great enough that City Council might have to LOWER the tax rate, so the increase does not drive folks out of their homes. The journalist also correctly noted the NEED FOR UNIFOR-
MITY in land valuation.... So the City is looking for a new Chief Assessor. Some of the former chiefs might apply; so remember the name of the game is FRESH AIR! And please get rid of the dreaded “Angry Amoeba” GMA Method of Assessment! More GOOD journalism is the ongoing reports of GLEN MILLS treatment of incarcerated youth. A kid can get placed in detention by a judge. That is supposed to be ALL of the justice meted out to them, nothing more! So keep giving us updates! An article read that Traffic Court was stupendously corrupt. That is BLARNEY. Is it erroneous embellishment? Were writers in the courtroom during the Traffic Court trials, or is it secondhand to say the corrupt words? Traffic Court was the issue that got the Family Court Construction scandal off the front pages. A large amount of money was mentioned (Cont. Page 19)
their interests. State Rep. and Council candidate Cruz and Carlos Matos are true examples of this because they previously engaged in fisticuffs. They have often worked against each other. But now they are in a sacred alliance against the incumbent. Sánchez sent a letter to her supporters condemning the ward leaders and accusing them of being tainted and influenced by Local 98 money. The problem with Philadelphia is ward politicians don’t worry about other politicians being indicted as long as they get paid. Cruz doubled down on his relationship with JOHNNY DOC, saying that he was proud to be his friend. Sánchez will likely win the primary and go on to re-election but what kind of a life is that? In the 6th Councilmanic District, the rumor mill was buzzing late Thursday afternoon as STATE REP. JARED SOLOMON called
a surprise press conference outside of City Hall. The rumored announcement was that Solomon was going to primary-challenge COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON. Henon already has three challengers, including former Traffic Court JUDGE ED LOWRY, Deborah Young and a Republican, former Tacony Civic PRESIDENT PETE SMITH, but state Rep. Solomon seems like a credible guy…. At least Sam thought he seemed like a credible guy, until Solomon had the oddest press conference in quite some time. Solomon appeared outside city hall with a podium and a paper tent card sign that read “Rep. Jarod Solomon.” No one was standing with him. He did not have other electeds, civic or community leaders, business leaders, or anyone behind him. It was just Solomon. Given the setup, you would think that Solomon (Cont. Page 19)
FRONT and center here were, L-R, Councilman Derek Green, judicial aspirant Carmella Jacquinto and at-large councilmanic candidate Deja Lynn Alvarez.
AT-LARGE councilmanic candidate Justin DiBerardinis worked the room answering voters’ questions and filling his petition sheets.
THE BIPARTISAN affair drew the likes of Republican at-large candidate Steven Vaughn-Lewis and Democratic entry in the 10th Councilmanic race Taras Smerechanskyy.
COUNCILMAN Allan Domb enjoyed a chat with Public Record Sales Director Melissa Barrett.
JUDICIAL candidates Michele Hangley and Nicola Serianni shared their experiences on the busy campaign trail.
CITY COMMISSION candidate Marwan Kreidie, R, engaged a couple as he explained his plans for election management.
PURELY there for the show were veteran political activists Dan Muroff, L, and Jonathan Saidel, who never miss a good party.
AT-LARGE councilmanic candidate Sandra Dungee Glenn explained her views to curious voter Russ Jackson.
JUDICIAL hopeful Len Deutchman mingled together with his wife and eager campaign volunteer Joann.
L-R WERE, at-large candidate Bill Heeney, Public Record Sales Director Melissa Barrett, at-large candidate Drew Murray and political fan Fred Druding.
FROM OPPOSITE ends of the city came South Philadelphia’s Fred Druding, Jr. and Northeast Philadelphia at-large councilmanic candidate Hena Veit.
WORKING the room, judicial candidate Carmella Jacquinto tells voter Larry Otter why she is qualified to run a courtroom.
PROMINENT among candidates was Sheriff Jewell Williams, deep in political discussion here with Strawberry Mansion Learning Center’s Farouk A. Ghaffar, L, and Radio One’s Jay R. Powell.
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ALMOST 200 people passed through the Philadelphia Public Record’s “Meet the Candidates” party at the Trestle Inn on Callowhill last Thursday. Two dozen candidates mingled with numerous habitués of Philadelphia’s political scene, along with quite a few curious voters who wanted to learn who’s who in the exciting May primary election. Photos by Wendell Douglas
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Mighty 51st Parties KINGSESSING Rec Center drew neighbors to a candidates’ meet-&-greet party. L-R were Nathaniel Benjamin, Drick Boyd, Roy Owens, Ward Leader Greg Benjamin, man about town and former Controller Jonathan Saidel and Chris Benjamin.
A PHALANX of illustrious names turned out for Councilman Derek Green’s re-election effort, among them Mayor Jim Kenney. Green is regarded as a keen business head on Council. Photos by Wendell Douglas
ANOTHER big backer was the “den mother” of the Northwest Coalition, former Councilwoman Marian Tasco.
MARGARET McALLISTER signs a nominating petition for former City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who is running for mayor.
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COUNCILMAN Derek Green was flanked by Dan Gordon, L, and developer-activist Ken Weinstein.
CITY COMMISSION candidate Omar Sabir was accompanied by NUHHCE Local 1199C Political Liaison Salima Pace.
38th Ward Arises 1199C Backs Thomas 38TH WARD DEMS held a petition party at the Trolley Car in East Falls. L-R were Councilman Derek Green, judicial aspirant James Berardinelli and host Ward Leader Mark Green. Photos by Wendell Douglas
MOVING and shaking at the Trolley Car were, L-R, judicial candidate Wade Albert, visiting Ward Leader Arthur Green, and seasoned campaign consultant Sheila Simmons as state rep candidate Movita Johnson Harrell takes a group selfie.
LOCAL 1199C put its muscle behind at-large councilmanic hopeful Isaiah Thomas at a fundraiser in its Center City HQ. L-R were Tony Williams, Thomas, Local 1199C Executive VP Chris Woods, State Rep. Morgan Cephas and Local 1199C Political Liaison Salima Pace. Photos by Wendell Douglas
ON ISAIAH THOMAS’ team were, L-R, Tiara Stanfield, Caprice Lansdowne, Carmen Rollins and Laisha Thomas.
MEET the Hairstons: standing, Farrah & Bobby Hairston, 38th Ward Democratic Committeeman Carlos Hairston and DeShawn Hairston, Sr.
STATE REP. Jordan Harris, L, put his stamp of approval on the candidacy of Isaiah Thomas.
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(Cont. From Page 8) is hosted Campaign Kickoff by Frank DiMeo, Robert McCann, Brian Wall and others at Santucci’s, 655 N. Broad St., 5:307:30 p.m. Contribution Levels: $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500. Payable to “Committee to Elect Francesca for Judge,” 1214 S. Clarion St., Phila., PA 19147 or online www. francescaforjudge.com. To RSVP and for info: Karen Sugarman ksugarman1@ gmail.com or (215) 3701423 (c). Mar. 16- Councilmanic candidate Isaiah Thomas hosts “Millennial Madness: Rep Your School Event” at Oak St. Health, 2401 W. Cheltenham Ave., 2-4 p.m. Millennial listening event, election info, networking. Free food. RSVP:
ELEPHANT CORNER (Cont. From Page 14) actions? I do not know. But what I do know is that we have a mayor who thinks City rules for government employees do not apply to him. Last week, we lost a great Republican and I lost a good friend. DONALD CARTER, 69, of West Philadelphia, a Republican committeeman in the 46th Ward and activist in the gay community, died
Andre admin@citizensforisaiahthomas.com. Mar. 16- Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 hosts Dinner Dance at Union Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Cocktails 6 p.m., Dinner & dancing 7-11 p.m. Senior members & apprentices honored, scholarships awarded. Tickets $150, tables of 10 $1,500. Payable to “Karl Weinberg Scholarship Fund,” 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Phila., PA 19147. For info: (215) 9521999. Mar. 16- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Birthday Celebration at Hilton Phila. City Ave., 4200 City Line Ave., 7 p.m. Payable to “Williams for Senate,” Paula Wright, Treasurer, P.O. Box 6313, Phila., PA 19139. For info: (484) 489-0590 or ahw4senate@gmail.com. Mar. 16- 21st Ward Democratic Committee hosts
St. Patrick Day at Kowalski Post, 504 Hermit St.,7-9 p.m. Includes beer & wine; cash bar available. Candidates $100, others $25, ward leaders & committee people free. Payable to “Friends of the 21st Ward.” Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Plough & the Stars, 123 Chestnut St (enter 2nd St.), 7:30 a.m. Mar. 18- 27th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Clarkville, 4301 Baltimore Ave., 6:30-9 p.m. Special guest: Congressman Dwight Evans. Free pizza, cash bar. Candidates $50-$100, community what you will (suggested $20). For info: (215) 387-0839. Mar. 19- City Commissioner Lisa Deeley is hosted Reception at PFCU, 1600 Locust St., 5:30-7 p.m. Special guest: Mayor Jim Ken-
ney. Contribution levels: Gold $1,000, Silver $250, Bronze $100. Payable to “Deeley 15,” PO. Box 42288, Phila., PA 19101 (memo “3.19 event”). If by check, RSVP: Events@LPerryGroup.com. Contribute & RSVP: www.deeleyforphilly.com/events. For info: (215) 696-0291. Mar. 22- Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hosts
(Cont. From Page 8) Hall of Fame have long sought to construct a home for their collections and a shrine to their inductees. Their dreams could help infuse some energy into the discussion about the future of the Philadelphia History Museum. Properly capitalized – perhaps with an initial contribution from
the city's deep-pocketed Rebuild initiative – the history of the city, its sports and its music could be told in a way that can preserve the Philadelphia story for future generations. More than three centuries of artifacts and stories and information capital have been collected and curated to form our city’s history museum. We should not stand for such a civic loss.
Feb. 25 of heart disease. Carter was a founder and board member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans. Carter once said, “Somebody Black and gay has to be a Republican, and that is me.” He was a retired history professor at the University of Cincinnati. Carter, a native Philadelphian, graduated from Central High School and Temple University. He earned a master’s degree in ancient Roman
history from the University of Cincinnati, where he taught. While in Ohio, he lectured in small towns, educating people about AIDS. When asked what he did for a living, Carter responded, “The generic answer would be community activist.” He preferred to be known as the man who was “Be there. Do that.” CHRIS BARTLETT, executive director of the William Way LGBT Community Center, said, “You knew you
had a successful event if Donald was there,” Carter was a board member of the Jonathan Lax Clinic of Philadelphia FIGHT, a community health and research center. He was a major supporter of the John C. Anderson Senior Apartments, housing for, but not limited to, members of the aging gay and lesbian community. Carter said the facility was needed because men who were openly gay were having to return to the
closet when they moved to mainstream assisted-living facilities because of expected prejudice. MARK SEGAL, publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News, said the housing project succeeded in part because Carter was candid about what it was like to be an aging gay man. A tribute and memorial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 16, at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street.
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Lunch Reception at McCormick & Schmick’s, 1 S. Broad St., 12-2 p.m. Special guests: Mayor Jim Kenney & Council President Darrell Clarke. Sponsors $3,000, Hosts $1,000, Guests $250. Payable to “People for Parker,” P.O. Box 27647, Phila., PA 19118. RSVP: Vanessa DeRose (609) 635-3375 or vanessagervasi@gmail.com.
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(Cont. From Page 14) Giants were courting him, as were the Los Angeles Dodgers. (I can only imagine what the dinner tabs looked like at those meetings. Add the dinners that the Phillies took Harper and his wife Kayla on and you’ve probably got a whole lot of money going out on a whole lot of steak.) As the process kept dragging on, more than a few Phillies fans were more than content to let Harper stay out west because, frankly, if we’re going to pay you the kind of money you’re about to ask for, it might be a good thing for you to want to be here. I guess he does. Or at least that’s what the lack of an opt-out clause and a no-trade clause would indicate. However, the optics of all this rankle me. I understand that the Phillies are a private organization and they can do what they want with their money, but I can’t help but think that in a city where the schools are struggling to recover from more than a decade of neglect from Harrisburg, the folks that work for Aramark at Citizens Bank Park probably aren’t making a wage that would give them enough to buy a Bryce Harper jersey (if you can find one, that is…) and finding a place to live requires you to hit the lottery (or a 95 mph fastball), you might want to do something else. That said, I hope that Harper brings an attitude of winning to a young clubhouse looking for someone to emulate. If he doesn’t, he’s going to find that 13 years is a really long time. Even with $330 million.
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BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: How to get your Chapter 13 discharge court order. When you filed your Chapter 13 bankruptcy five years ago, the goal was to complete the plan and get a discharge. The “discharge” is the legal determination that all of your unsecured debts that remain after the plan are gone. The collection company or bill collector can no longer bother you or seek payment for those debts. So, what needs to be done in order to actually get the court to issue the discharge paper? Like so many of the bankruptcy processes, this can vary from district to district, even in the same state! Additionally, it may make a difference to the process depending on what else occurred during the bankruptcy. For example, if you own a home and were using the Chapter 13 to “strip” the second mortgage, or a judicial lien, then you want to make sure that everything is done to eliminate that debt and the lien on your property is gone. In most districts, you will need a specific filing to accomplish this. There is a lot to consider before the case is closed. Next Week’s Question: Friends and family cosigned for you. A bankruptcy trap for the unwary?
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(Cont. From Page 14) in the construction, yet NOT A DIME was taken in Traffic Court. Autos get tickets, but how many bikes do? And why not? Sure, they are more vocal about their rights than silent-MAJORITY car drivers. Many have no running lights at night and wear dark clothing. Start with those who run lights and stop signs. Enforce. Sorry to hear of the loss of
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seen the room; just wait.” “That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” he replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it’s how I arrange my mind. I have already decided to love it. “It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts to be in the way of highway construction. GOOD-FAITH talks to move the house were underway with Bellmawr, N.J. Yet in the middle of the night, a convoy of demolition vehicles with State Police escort tore the structure down, and fenced in the debris from historians. Then-NJDOT Commissioner Mike Hammer had an appropriate name. The whole sneaky event, with expensive use of (needed elsewhere) State Police, reminded me of the World War II “Night of the Long Knives.” An unprecedented act in America. Another former DOT Commissioner wrote an OPED saying that potholes are a reflection on how our elected officials care. They are a “QUICK FIX” item. TRUE. Critics of life in Philly should see the international quality of life ratings of cities – where Philly is tied with lovely KOBE, JAPAN.
of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away. Just for this time in my life.” What a beautiful attitude. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you’ve put in. So my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in
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(Cont. From Page 14) would be making a strong statement. One that would shake the political foundation or have him stepping up to take on the incumbent. But that did not happen. The press conference appeared to lack strategic planning because Solomon called on Henon to resign, but he did not step up to fill the leadership void that he said existed. Solomon failed to declare his candidacy for the 6th Council District, and then, to top it off, he declined to return campaign donations that he received from Local 98. So he identified a problem and did not offer to solve it, and then refused to return money that would symbolically show that he was serious about tackling the problem.
the bank account of mem- 19 ories! To all my readers, I want to thank you for your part in filling my memory bank. I am still depositing. Remember these five simple rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. Now, pass this message to at least seven people. You will receive a miracle tomorrow. Inquiring minds are wondering why Solomon had a press conference rather than issuing a press release. The ALLAN DOMB for mayor rumor has heated up again. Domb is so wealthy that he could easily outspend JIM KENNEY using his own money. And the mayoral opposition field appears to have weak cash flow. This might be the right time. If Domb does announce for mayor, he must resign from his council seat. And that would mean three open at-large seats. T HE S O U T H PHIL A D EL PHI A P UB L I C R E CO R D
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ing patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window. “I love it,” he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy. “Mr. Jones, you haven’t Veterans. Bravo Zulu! GET SMART: Amazon paid no federal taxes. All legal, they say. So pay IN LIEU OF TAXES, as great firms do. Show appreciation for a nation that made you rich! Congressman Matt Gaetz’s remarks before the COHEN testimony before Congress caused a mugshot of him taken 10 years ago to be published. THE HUGG HOUSE Case is in federal court!! The New Jersey historic house was said, by the State Transportation Dept. (NJDOT),
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o! Here we go again with this tale of a 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man. He is fully dressed each morning by 8 a.m. His hair was fashionably coifed and he was shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind. He was moving to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waitPhiladelphia Public Record columnist Joe SBARAGLIA, “The Waffle Man.” He was Master in my Masonic Lodge, and teacher to many. Hats off to Dawn TANCREDI, Esq. who is now cochair of the Bar Association Zoning, Land Use & Enforcement Committee! Tancredi = quiet competence. Joe COLEMAN, Ancient Order of Hibernians Leader, celebrates another anniversary as a judicial aide! Bravo, Joe!... Jody Lang BENDER is serving on the Lieutenant Governor’s task Force for
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