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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN , DEMOCRATS OF OAKLANE TEAM TO THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA
Because you are someone who regularly votes, I wanted you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The 'Working Families PAC. So I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia.
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think is important and related to be an elected official, being a politician and a leader,before we give endorsements to them.
If we give an endorsement After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices get elected or reelected.
I'm asking you to join me Marion Wimbush this upcoming May 1st by voting for ( Our Team ) The Democrats of Oaklane Team and The Working Families Pac community supported canidates.
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Ivy Staten
Candidates for City Commisioner of Philadelphia
April 2, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as Ivy Staten runs for City Commissioner.
Because you are someone who regularly vote. I want you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The 'Working Families PAC. So I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia.
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think is important and related to be an elected official, being a politician and a leader,before we give endorsements to them.
If we give an endorsement After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices get elected or re-elected.
Ivy Staten is a young fireball of energy, who is well educated and visionary enough to take the helm of leadership in the City Commissioner's office and bring innovation and vision to the office, The likes of which has never been seen before. She has volunteered with the Committee of Seventy to learn first-hand about the voter registration and voter education process.
She has done extensive research on best practices for voter registration and voter registration in top cities around the country and she brings to the table, her own creative ideas about how to get more voter engagement and participation in the city of Philadelphia.
By updating the Commissioner's web site, using more social networking for voter education and becoming more visible and accessible in the community for forums and workshops on voter education and registration, amongst other things related to the voting. process in Philadelphia.
Ivy Staten also brings to the table a strong understanding of computer technology to help upgrade Philadelphia's lagging voting systems.
I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC, in spreading the good news about Ivy Staten and the fact that she's running in the May 17 Primary for election as a City Commissioner.
If you are willing to make a special effort to help me get Ivy Staten. elected, please let me know by contacting my office.
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Jewell Williams
Candidate for Sherriff of Philadelphia
April 2, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as CD)Jewell Williams runs for the office of Sheriff.
Because you are a respected leader in your neighborhood, I want you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC. I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia.
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think is important and related to be an elected official, being a politician and a leader,before we give endorsements to them, if we give an endorsement After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices get elected or reelected.
In the state House of Representatives, Jewell Williams has distinguished himself as being a hardworker and very aggressive about fighting for the survival of programs, funding and other state support for the district he presents.
He has worked tirelessly for more than 30 years on behalf of residents of Philadelphia.
His genuine interest and concern for the ordinary people has been one of the hallmarks of his outstanding career. In 1986, Rep. Williams graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy and joined the Temple University Police Department. In 1994 he accepted the position of Chief of Criminal Operations for the Philadelphia Sheriff s Office and in 2000, won his election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve the 197th Legislative District.
Now he wants to return to the Sheriffs office as its leader and I know he's prepared to take on the job. I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC, in spreading the good news about State Rep. Jewell Williams and the fact that he's running in the May 1st Primary Election for Sheriff of Philadelphia.
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. If you are willing to make a special effort to help me get Jewell Williams elected, as Sheriff, please let me know by contacting my office.
6521 N. Broad St. • 1st Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19126 Phone: 215-224-9410 • Fax: 215-224-9416
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Verna Tyner
8th District City Council
April 2, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as Verna Tyner runs for the office of Eight District City Councilwoman. Because you are a respected leader in your neighborhood, I want you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC. So I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think is important an related to be an elected official,
Before we give endorsements to them, if we give an endorsement.
After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices get elected or reelected.
Verna Tyner has distinguished herself as being a hard worker and very aggressive about
fighting for the survival of community programs and economic development in the community where she lives, which is Nicetown. She's had over sixteen years of experience serving the residents of Philadelphia as a senior staff member in City Council, working in the office of Council President Alma C. Verna. She is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between city government and the neighborhoods it serves.
She understands how to improve the quality of life for residents of the 8th District by working both inside and outside government.
I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working
Families PAC, in spreading the good news about Verna Tyner and the fact that she's running in the May 17th Primary Election for City Council, in the 8th District.
If you are willing to make a special effort to help me get Verna Tyner elected, as City Councilwoman in the 8th District, please let me know by contacting my office.
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Wilson Goode, Jr.
Council-At-Large Candidate
April 2, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as CD) W. Wilson Goode, Jr. runs for re-election to City Council, At-Large. Because you are a respected leader in your, I want you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The Working FamiliesPAC.So I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia.
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think is important related to be an elected official.
After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices of candidate (s) get elected or reelected.
In Philadelphia City Council, W. Wilson Goode, Jr. has been a powerful and positive impact as a council member from the start of his political career. He's pushed for such issues as employment tax credits to create thousands of new jobs, local minimum wage standard raised from $5.15 per hour to $10.88 cents per hour, job preference for local residents for civil service positions and city projects, business diversity goals for city contracting improved from less than 5% to 25%. Wilson Goode has pushed for Fair lending and community reinvestment goals required for city depository banks and $30 million in tax credit partnerships for neighborhood economic development. I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. If you are willing to make a special effort to help me get W. Wilson Goode, Jr. reelected, please let me know by contacting my office at the number and address located below.
6521 N. Broad St.• 1st Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19126 Phone: 215-224-9410 • Fax: 215-224-9416
I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC, in spreading the good news about W. Wilson Goode, Jr. and the fact that he's running in the May 17th Primary for Reelection for City Council at A Large. |
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James Kenney
Council - At - Large
April 2
City Councilman Jim Kenney's Biography
Jim Kenney is a life-long resident of South Philadelphia. He is a 1976 graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School and a graduate of LaSalle University. First elected to Philadelphia City Council in 1991, Jim is currently serving his fifth term on office as a Democratic Councilman at-Large.
Since taking office in January 1992, Councilman Kenney has built a deserved reputationfor offering a commonsense approach and a willingness to tackle the tough problems confronting the City of Philadelphia.
Currently, Councilman Kenney is focusing his efforts on making Philadelphia a more sustainable, accountable and vibrant city. He has sponsored numerous environmental initiatives, including successful incentives for green roofs and plug-in vehicles, and a mandate for cool roofs to be installed on new residential and commercial buildings.
He has also championed construction regulations to improve tower crane safety - the first of its kind in any major US city - and enhance public safety with a facade inspection ordinance. In addition, Jim remains committed to promoting accessible and transparent government by campaigning for the creation and expansion of the City'S 311 call center.
Furthermore, Jim remains focused on improving the quality-of-life for residents and businesses. He has sponsored legislation to further regulate towing from private property to protect drivers from illegal tows and towing practices and the nation's first tax incentive to attract socially and environmentally responsible businesses to Philadelphia.
In addition to Jim's policy work, his office is effective at assisting constituents, businesses, and community groups with questions, concerns and problems.
As a Councilman-at-Large, Jim presently serves as Chairman of the Legislative Oversight Committee and the Committee of the Environment.
He is Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, Committee on Law & Government and the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
He is also a member of the Whole, Finance, Fiscal Stability, Technology, Public Health & Human Services, Labor & Civil Service, Public Safety, and Ethics Committees.
Jim is involved with a number of civic organizations and presently serves on the following boards: Independence Blue Cross; WelcomingCenterfor New Pennsylvanians;
Abraham Lincoln Foundation; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Cardinal's Cabinet; Community College of Philadelphia; Friends of FDR Park; East Passyunk BID; Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation; Historic Philadelphia; John Redmond
Memorial Fund; O.V. Catto Memorial Fund; Mayor's Office of Community Service; Martin Luther King Association for Nonviolence Board; Mural Arts Advisory Board.
Office of Sustainability Advisory Board, and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Board. He also teaches a weekly class at the Fels Center of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, educating students on local politics.
I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working
Families PAC, in spreading the good news about City Councilman Jim Kenney's that
he's running in the May 17th Primary Election for Council-At Large. |
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William Greenlee
Council-At-Large Candidate
April 2, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as CD) William Greenlee. runs for reelection to City Council, At-Large. Because you are a concerned citizen and voter in your neighborhood, I want you to hear from me personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC. So I truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia. As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the forefront, each political cycle.
Before we give our endorsements to them we bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that we think are important an related to be an elected official. If we give an endorsement after our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns.
We work smart as well as hard, to help our choices get elected or reelected.
William Greenlee deserves to be reelected to City Council At Large. Councilman William Greenlee was born, raised and has lived his whole life in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of St. Joseph's Prep and attained a degree in journalism from Temple University. He and his wife Leslie have been married for the past 20 years. He's been a participating member of the Fairmount Civic Association for 30 years, periodically serving on the board. Since 1982, he has been a Democratic Committeeperson. In 1994, he was elected Democratic Leader of the is" Ward, an economically and racially diverse area composed of the neighborhood of Fairmount , Francisville and Spring Garden. Through these endeavors, Councilman Greenlee knows that all people's needs are important, regardless of their background.
I certainly hope you'll join me, The Democrats of Oak Lane Team and The Working Families PAC, in spreading the good news about William Greenlee and the fact that he's running in the May 17th Primary for Reelection for City Council at A Large. The voters of Philadelphia are very important to all political campaigns and to what happens in the city of Philadelphia in terms of selecting the candidates you will give your treasured vote to, on election day May 17th. |
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Bill Green
Council - At - Large
April 7, 2011
Dear Voter:
I write this letter to ask for your support as Bill Green runs for reelection to City Council,
At-Large. Because you are a respected leader in your neighborhood, I want you to hear from me
personally, the Chairman of the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and The Working Families
PAC. I am also a Democratic Committee Person, in the 49th Ward for almost 30 years .. So I
truly understand the dedication, work and commitment it takes to be an engaged resident, who is
a voter, living in the city of Philadelphia.
As a major part of what I do through the Democrats of the Oak Lane Team and the Working
Families PAC, is to examine very closely all the democratic candidates that come to the
forefront, each political cycle. We bring them into our office on North Broad Street and along
with others who are a part of my organizations, drill the candidates on any and every subject that
we think is important related to be an elected official, being a politician and a leader,before we
give endorsements to them.
After our process, for those we find to be solid, progressive, committed candidates, we then work
on their behalf for their success in their political campaigns. We work smart as well as hard, to
help our choices get elected or reelected.
On Philadelphia City Council, Bill Green has earned a reputation as a maverick. He's smart and
bold. He's thorough in terms of his investigation into possible legislation, or why he should
support, or not support bills presented by his colleagues. In the last year, for one example I can
point to, Bill Green worked closely with his colleagues on Council to prevent the $300
residential trash fee and worked hard to keep services in neighborhoods, including keeping
libraries open, during the past three difficult years.
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. If you are willing to make a special effort to help
me get Bill Green reelected, please let me know by contacting my office .
The voters of Philadelphia are very important to all political campaigns and to what happens in
the city of Philadelphia in terms of selecting the candidates you will give your treasured vote to,
on election day May17th.
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Edward Nesmith
Council - At - Large Candidate
One of our own:
Edward J. Nesmith
Democrat for City Council At Large
Entrepreneur | Visionary | Community Leader | Urban Developer
Ed Nesmith is a man of action. For more than 35 years, Edward J. Nesmith has revitalized communities and empowered citizens. Coming from humble beginnings, Mr. Nesmith successfully built three businesses from the ground up, focusing on construction management, real estate, and general consulting.
Through his construction business, Nesmith & Company, Mr. Nesmith created an organization that not only constructed buildings, but also rebuilt lives. Understanding the need to do his part to address the cycle of poverty and crime in his local community, Mr. Nesmith implemented a program at his company that provided job-training and employment opportunities to former convicts. He now wants to bring his innovative, common-sense solutions to City Hall and has been endorsed by AFL-CIO.
Mr. Nesmith’s distinguished record of public service and community involvement is evident from the many leadership roles he has held throughout the years. These are just a few examples:
§ Minority Recruitment Director for the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General
§ President and Founder of SACKS Youth Council
§ Member of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)
§ Philadelphia Family Court Deputy Sheriff
§ Past Board Member of United Communities
§ Community Liaison for former Councilman Joseph Vignola
§ Past Board Member of Building Industry Association of Philadelphia
Furthermore, Mr. Nesmith is a proud member of several chapters of Organized Labor Communities:
§ Carpenters - Metropolitan Regional Council of Philadelphia
§ Laborers - Local 332
§ Operating Engineers - Local 542
§ Painters/Drywall - District Council 21
§ International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Ed Nesmith’s leadership has had a direct impact on several communities in Philadelphia. His work helped reduce poverty and crime rates, improve racial relations, and created community-based jobs. Mr. Nesmith has continued this work following his recent election to a 4 year term as Philadelphia’s 2nd Ward Leader.
With the many challenges facing Philadelphia, Ed Nesmith is prepared to bring his no-nonsense, action-oriented approach to our City Government. Now is a time for real reform and real leadership. It’s time for Philadelphia to elect Edward J. Nesmith to City Council.
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Honorable Kenneth Powell, Jr.
Candidate For Common Pleas Judge
April 1,2011
FAMlLY
I am the oldest of seven children born and raised in South Philadelphia. My father was a police officer
and my mother a full time mom. I am married and the father of two children. One is a college senior and
the other a Philadelphia Public School teacher.
EDUCATION
I attended Grammar school, High School and College in the City. I later attended five years of Graduate
School. I am a trained Social worker. After Graduate School, I attended law school at night at Temple
University.
CAREER
I was a Philadelphia Public School teacher before I did active social work. 1was Director of Drug
Treatment for the City. I worked in the Philadelphia prisons as a Social Worker. After attending law
school, 1was a prosecutor/a criminal defense attorney, and a lawyer representing injured parties in civil
cases especially toxic tort cases.
I did a variety of other civil work as well, he represented several unions and did more than my share of pro bono work. He was a lawyer for 30 years before Governor Rendell appointed me to the bench in 2009. 1 presently sit in the Municipal Court. His term expires in January, 2012.He must run in the May 17,2011 primary to retain a judgeship.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
I presently President of The Orpheus Club of Philadelphia and in my role as President, I created the
Community Outreach program The Club is the oldest singing group of its kind in the U.S. Through our
Outreach we entertain the homeless, the terminally ill, incarcerated youth and incurable adults and
children throughout the City.
I also am a volunteer for Project H.O.M.B. Project H.O.M.B. is an agency
which provides services to the homeless in Philadelphia. At Project H.O.M.B. I mentor high school age
children who are interested in careers in the law. I spend 12 hours a week working with them at 23m and
Norris Sts. At the Honickrnann Center there. I am also providing Summer Internships for 3 students from
the Center.
I also created the Mock trial team at Honickmann and this year in our first competition we
were honored with' an award for participation and skill. I am very proud of the students who participated.
Visit my website at http://www.judgekenpowell.com
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