We say if you don't vote you cannot complain about the cuts and lost of resources to our communities. You say your vote doesn't count, please know that is false. Our vote is the most powerful voice we have in gaining resources that matter versus gentrifcation. i'm not sure how so many became disengage with being part of our community. i'm exploring ways to get more of us to the polls every election. Currently raising awareness about the importance of our vote via registering people to vote, blogs, videos and social media post. i heard of voter registration and election day block parties, have yet to attend one. Next Stop Democracy has an art project addressing voter turn out with art positioned close to polling places to see if the art can increase voter participation at the polls. #votenov3rd
Why vote you may ask? i would say besides having a say on the popular races U.S. President, Governor and Mayor, there are people campaigning for various elected positions and we need to know who, what and when about those representing us. Judges are very powerful, we need to get the right people in those seats. Please try to attend a candidates forum featuring the judges for all the courts, most importantly the supreme court of Pennsylvania. If you respond the system is so corrupt, i would say because not enough of us vote on the issues that matter. Voting not just in public elections, but in school, community, work ..... Voting puts your community on the map for distribution of resources, housing and economic development.
futureofthecity@seventy.rog for more information
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Debate on October 14 in Harrisburg at Widener University's Law and Government Institute, televised live on PCNfrom 5:00 to 6:30 pm. You can visit The Pennsylvania Cable Network website for a series of conversations with candidates running for elected positions.
How does voting put resources in our community you may ask? i was frustrated when Corbett won governorship, he won because registered voters like myself did not vote. Corbett attacked the most vulnerable members of Pennsylvania with ugly cuts to vital resources, for example Corbett defunded public education and increased funding for prisons. i would also say, that voting for people who want the same things for our communities is very important and a great start to resourcing our communities. We can also petition our city council to have our concerns added to the ballot for public input. Community members who vote are able to make more things happen for the community and that equals power!!
On November 3, 2015, Philadelphia voters will cast General Election ballots for the following offices:
Candidates as of 09/08/2015
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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas:
Judge of the Municipal Court:
Mayor:
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Mayoral Debates
Following Michael Nutter’s eight years of service, Philadelphians will elect a new mayor this November. Democratic candidate Jim Kenney and Republican candidate Melissa Murray-Bailey are both vying for the seat at City Hall. Join us for a debate where both candidates will share their vision for the city of Philadelphia.
This debate is a joint effort of WHYY/NewsWorks, the Committee of Seventy, Young Involved Philadelphia, NAACP Millennials, Influencing Action Movement and the Urban Philly Professional Network. Questioners will be Katie Colaneri and Kevin McCorry of WHYY. The debate will also be available via live stream.
This event is an official pre-event for YIP's State of Young Philadelphia, which runs October 16 - 24.
https://www.whyy.org/events/leadingquestions.php?utm_source=mayoraldebate&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=seventy&utm_campaign=event
Photo: Nathaniel Hamilton for NewsWorks
- This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and registration is required.
- Monday, October 12, 2015
6:00 p.m.— Doors open
6:30 — 7:30 p.m. — Debate - WHYY, Independence Mall West, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19106
- Questions? Contact Emily Gann at egann@whyy.org
- The Next Mayor Debate: Kenney & Bailey on October 19 at Temple's Performing Arts Center, 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Registration is FREE.Ward Politics 2.0: An Inside Perspective from Freshman Committeepeople on October 22 at Ladder 15, 5:30 to 7:00 pm.Registration is $10 and includes a drink and appetizers.6ABC Mayoral Debate on October 25, featuring Jim Kenney and Melissa Murray Bailey, airing 11 am to 12 noon on 6ABC.The Future of Elections in Pennsylvania, featuring Secretary of State Pedro Cortes on October 29 at the Pyramid Club, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.Registration to the event and reception is $30.
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