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Rendell backs Deeley for city commissioner

Former Pennsylvania Gov. and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell has endorsed Democrat Lisa Deeley for city elections commissioner.

“Lisa Deeley was born to serve the citizens of Philadelphia,” Rendell said. “She comes from a well-respected political lineage and possesses the intellect, experience and passion for public office that will serve her well as a city commissioner.”

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Deeley is the daughter of Philadelphia’s first female sheriff, Barbara Deeley.

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Stephanie Singer, an incumbent Democratic commissioner who was removed from the ballot for insufficient nominating petitions, has endorsed Will Mega and Carol Jenkins in the Democratic primary for commissioner.

For Council at large, she is backing Jenne Ayers, Tom Wyatt, Paul Steinke, Helen Gym and Isaiah Thomas.

In the 7th Councilmanic District, she supports incumbent Maria Quinones Sanchez.

In the race for three seats on Pennsylvania Supreme Court, she favors David Wecht, Anne Lazarus and Dwayne Woodruff.

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There are some new polling locations in the 58th Ward in Bustleton and Somerton.

In the 4th Division, the polling place has moved from Comly School to Immanuel Lutheran Church, at Southampton and Worthington roads.

In the 5th Division, which used to vote at Comly, the new site is Calvary Chapel, at 13500 Philmont Ave.

In the 19th Division, the polling place has moved from Northeast Racquet Club to Randi’s Restaurant, at 1619 Grant Ave.

In the 21st Division, which used to vote at Comly, the new polling place is at Calvary Chapel.

In the 22nd Division, voters will move from Comly to Fellowship Bible Church, at 13021 Worthington Road.

In the 27th Division, the polling place has moved from Sloane Honda to Anne Frank School, at Bowler and Hoff streets.

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City Council, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs and more than two dozen community organizations have launched a voter information campaign to encourage Philadelphians to vote in favor of a Home Rule Charter amendment that would require all city offices and agencies to develop and carry out Language Access Plans.

The charter change would require the mayor to designate an entity to assist offices and agencies with drafting language-access plans. Implementation of the plans would be evaluated for compliance and made transparent through publicly available reports filed with the Department of Records.

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The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association has endorsed Republicans Mike George and Judy Olson for Supreme Court and Emil Giordano for Superior Court.

George is president judge of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.

Olson, a married mother of two, serves as a judge on Superior Court. She was elected in 2009. She’s been rated “Highly Recommended” by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

In all, six Republicans and six Democrats are running in the May 19 primary for Supreme Court. The top three finishers qualify for the general election ballot. Voters will choose three justices in November.

Giordano has been a judge on the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas since 2003. He is unopposed in the primary and will face the winner of the Democratic primary between Alice Beck Dubow and Robert Colville. He has been “recommended” by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Prior to being elected, Giordano served as an assistant district attorney, assistant public defender, civil litigator and as lead counsel in his private law practice. He resides in Bethlehem with his wife, Tina, and his two sons, Joseph and Caden.

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The Associated Builders and Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter has endorsed Republican Emil Giordano for Superior Court.

“Giordano has demonstrated his strong commitment to community and free enterprise values. It is evident that he understands the construction industry and the merit philosophy that ABC represents,” said Mary Tebeau, president and CEO of the ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter.

Since 2003, Giordano has been a judge on the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas. He is unopposed in the May 19 primary and will face the winner of the Democratic primary between Alice Beck Dubow and Robert Colville. He has been “recommended” by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Prior to being elected, Giordano served as an assistant district attorney, assistant public defender, civil litigator and as lead counsel in his private law practice. He resides in Bethlehem with his wife, Tina, and his two sons, Joseph and Caden.

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter represents more than 14,000 construction employees who work for nearly 450 member companies. ABC was founded on the belief that construction projects should be awarded on merit to the most qualified and lowest responsible bidder.

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The Philadelphia Gay News has endorsed Jim Kenney in the Democratic primary for mayor.

For the Democratic at-large City Council race, the newspaper is backing openly gay candidates Sherrie Cohen and Paul Steinke, along with incumbents Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee and Ed Neilson.

PGN is supporting Democrats Kevin Dougherty and Anne Lazarus in the race for three seats on Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Also in the judicial races, PGN is endorsing out candidates Christopher Mallios, Abbe Fletman and Leon King for Court of Common Pleas.

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Councilman Bobby Henon launched the #ivotephilly get-out-the-vote project. The social media contest encourages registered Philadelphians to vote on May 19 and offers prizes to those who participate in the contest.

Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3OGXmyTZE&feature=youtu.be or www.ivotephilly.com

Participants can upload a video of 15 seconds or less on “why they are voting” and share with the hashtag #ivotephilly to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook until May 19. Prizes include a day at the gym with former Gov. Ed Rendell.

“We need more Philadelphians to take part in our civic discussion, not less,” Henon said.

Other prizes include a Philadelphia overnight hotel accommodations and dinner for two, tickets to Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games and orchestra and theater tickets from the Center City District.

Entrants will be judged based on the total number of likes and re-Tweets across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and will be eligible for selection by the staff at Billy Penn, based on creativity, production and content.

Entrants may submit until midnight on May 19.

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Allan Domb is drawing support in the race for a Democratic at-large City Council seat.

Domb has been endorsed by Philly Set Go and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

“I’m proud to have the support of both the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Philly Set Go, two organizations that represent much of the dynamic growth our city is seeing right now. Philadelphia’s business and millennial communities are doing so much to build a better city, and that’s something I look forward to working with them on in City Council,” Domb said.

“Allan Domb is a proven businessman who has a substantive approach to addressing the issues that millennials care most about: improving K-12 public education, reducing poverty in Philadelphia, and increasing job growth. Allan has specific plans for each of these issues that are designed to assist the millennial population of Philadelphia,” said Gabriela Guaracao, of Philly Set Go.

Former Mayor Ed Rendell is also backing Domb.

“Allan Domb achieved big things in Philadelphia and as a Councilman, he will be a leader for all of Philadelphia,” Rendell said.. “Allan helped create thousands of new homes and good-paying jobs, and brought new life to our city.”

As a councilman, Domb will collect delinquent taxes, enact smart spending increases that give teachers the resources they need and children a better education, make Philadelphia more affordable for families and local job creators and donate his salary to struggling schools.

“I am incredibly proud to receive the support of a leader like Ed Rendell. There is no one who did more to rescue Philadelphia and jumpstart the renaissance neighborhoods across the city are seeing today,” Domb said. “I was proud to work with him when he was mayor and I look forward to bringing the same sort of common sense, ‘big ideas, big accomplishments’ credo he brought to the mayor’s race to City Council.”

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Al Taubenberger is labeling himself the “Real Republican” in the GOP primary for City Council at large. He came close to winning a seat four years ago.

“I look at the Republican Council at-large incumbents (Denny O’Brien, David Oh) and I’m not satisfied with what I see, and that’s why I’m running again,” he said.

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Matt Wolfe, another Republican candidate, is not pleased that Denny O’Brien received a $5,000 contribution from Democratic Council President Darrell Clarke.

Wolfe went on to say, “Republicans need to consider in the primary whether they want to ominate candidates with a common-sense agenda of cutting taxes and attracting jobs, or candidates whose main agenda is only one job: their own. Falling in line with Clarke and the Democrats is calculated to gain Democratic machine support for re-election in the fall. I have already said that I believe in term limits and will not run for a second term on City Council. Voters won’t have to worry whether I am voting for what is best for Philadelphia or what is best for re-election. City Council should be public service, not a career choice.”

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Terry Tracy, also running as a Republican City Council at-large candidate, has been endorsed by millennial groups Philly Set Go, the 5th Square and Focus Philly.

Tracy said, “The ever-increasing level of millennial engagement in our political process represents something both encouraging and powerful. As a millennial, I am honored to have the support of these organizations and I look forward to being a tireless advocate on Council.”

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Mayor Michael Nutter and former Mayors Ed Rendell, John Street and Bill Green have endorsed City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez (D-7th dist.), who is being challenged in the primary by Manny Morales.

“Our city has made tremendous progress over the last seven years, and Councilwoman Sanchez has been a key part of that growth,” Green said. “She has fought for crucial tax reforms to support local businesses and create good-paying jobs and has been a strong leader who defies tradition and the status quo in order to move Philadelphia forward.”

Street said, “I am proud to endorse Councilwoman Sanchez for re-election. We share a common passion for our city’s most vulnerable residents. She has fought the good fight against blight and neighborhood deterioration. She is an unabashed supporter of public education. She has the courage of her convictions and is a relentless advocate for her district. Four more years.”

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International Association of Firefighters Local 22 has endorsed Republican Dan Tinney for City Council at large.

“Dan Tinney embodies all of the qualities we want in a candidate. We know he will fight for us and protect our members and their families in City Hall,” said Jack Eltman, Local 22 political director.

“I am very humbled and honored to receive the endorsement of the Philadelphia firefighters. Their support means so much to me because they represent so many of my family, friends and neighbors in my neighborhood,” said Tinney, a 2000 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School.

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James Williams, a Republican candidate for City Council at large, has received endorsements from the Temple University Republican Wards.

As part of his campaign, James has been focusing on education reform, revitalizing the North Philadelphia manufacturing sector and increasing the police presence in some of Philadelphia’s worst neighborhoods.

“Our police force has been reduced by over 500 officers in the last decade. I don’t see how a reduction in the size of our police force is an effective way to fight crime. We know the neighborhoods where the majority of our violent crimes take place; therefore, we just need to double down on funding enforcement in these neighborhoods.” he said.

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