On June 5, 2007 the Committee on Law and Government will hold public hearings on a proposed Charter change which would create an Office of Public School Family and Child Advocate. Bill No. 070340 can be read on City Council's website or Hallwatch. The hearings will begin at 2 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 4th floor City Hall.

Persons with an interest in this legislation are invited to testify. The legislation is sponsored by Councilwoman Carol Ann Campbell and anyone can call her office 215 686-3417 or call Joyce Eubanks at 215 769-7648 and leave their name or the organization's name to provide testimony on this issue.

An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating the office of the Handicapped and Disabled Advocate has been introduced by Councilwoman Carol Ann Campbell. Hearings are scheduled for June 5, 2007 at 2 p.m.

If any of you know persons who would like to testify on this proposed Charter change, pro or con, please have them contact the Councilwoman's office at 215 686-3417 or call Joyce Eubanks at 215 769-7648. The specific bill is 070395, and it can be viewed on City Council's website or Hallwatch.

I want to thank each one of the many progressives who endorsed my candidacy, voted for me and continue to support me, and the ideals, principles and values that I represent. As a judicial candidate, on the Democratic ballot for Municipal Court, 46,000 votes was just a little short(1800-2000).

The campaign was a wonderful experience. I met many of you for the first time and I can say that I am proud to have had the confidences and support of such wonderfully young, aggressive, progressive people. I am sure I will continue to see many of you out in the Community doing good things for our neighborhoods, etc.

As an aside, I did secure a position on the Republican ballot for Judge,Court of Common Pleas.:)

Joyce Eubanks