Greetings neighbors,

I want to thank you all for your interest and support in the Draft James effort that several of my friends launched last year to encourage me to run for the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. I was moved by the interest that was generated around the idea of me running. However, it is much to my regret that 2008 is not the right time for my candidacy.

Luckily, for all of us living in South Philadelphia’s 184th district, a candidate has come forward who can help us reclaim South Philadelphia. Christian Dicicco will be the next Representative for the 184th district, and I believe it is essential for all of us to help make this happen.

It is time to end the representation of South Philadelphia by a man who represents the interest of a small group of people, many of whom do not live in the area. Christian, like his father Councilman Frank Dicicco, will never forget where he comes from, and will never stop fighting for the people he represents.

I’ve been holding off talking about candidates till now because I was being paid by a few of them and I thought it improper to advocate for a candidate while I was collecting money. Now, however, my contracts are up and I am a free of that concern so I wanted to weigh in on a race or two.

Most important is City Council at Large. We, as a community, finally have a candidate who is a real progressive and who is a real challenger for a spot on Council, and I am befuddled as to why we aren’t rallying the troops behind him. Marc Stier has been fighting for progressive, and simple everyday causes for years now. The Daily News commented that he is one of the outsiders with a real shot, and the Inquirer has endorsed him. So why is it as level headed people, who want to see change in the city, are we not throwing all of our support behind him? If we could run up the numbers for one of our people we could really have a shot at having someone on the inside.

I know this isn't going to be popular, but I just really like the guy. I've worked for him and with him and he has always been great to me...

If you truly want someone in City Hall who is going to listen to you, you need to Vote Brady!