CCRA Annual Meeting

We are fast approaching a consequential election in Philadelphia…a new mayor (or shall we say, an actual mayor) and a slew of new City Council Members will be elected.  It is an axiom of politics to say that “Every Vote Counts”, but this year, with the races polling within the margin of error, that certainly must be true.  EXCEPT WHEN IT ISN’T!   Case in point…the 5^th District Council seat, currently held by Darrell Clarke who represents about half of Center City West.  As the system had it, while 7 candidates took out petitions to replace Clarke, challenges funded by a variety of competing political interests disqualified 6 of the potential candidates.  That leaves Jeffery Young, a former Clarke staffer and current zoning lawyer, as the only candidate on the ballot for either party.  Whether or not you vote for him, Young will replace Clarke in the 5^th District.

Most of our members don’t know Jeffery Young but we have a plan to fix that.  He will attend CCRA’s Annual Meeting on May 11^th at 7pm at the Freire Charter School at 2027 Chestnut Street.  Young will be interviewed by an experienced political reporter and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.  In addition, Rep. Ben Waxman, who actually did receive the most votes to represent the 182^nd  Legislative District in Harrisburg, will also be on hand to discuss the goings on there.  And if that wasn’t enough to entice you, dessert will be served.

In addition to our discussion, CCRA members will elect our new board class.  You can see their bios here.   Looking forward to seeing you on May 11.