So in news of other races, physical copies of the official DCC sponsored voting guide in the 190th have apparently recently surfaced. Surprisingly (or perhaps not) Vanessa Brown, the one Democratic candidate actually on the ballot, is not on it. Instead it urges voters to write-in Tommy Blackwell's name.
In an election where voter turnout will be increased dramatically, Tommy's chances of success are slim but VANESSA BROWN STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP, on election day making sure no funny business goes down, reaching out to voters before e-day and to be blunt retiring some of those legal bills.
Please, if you feel strongly about Vanessa’s candidacy:
* Send or drop off a check to Vanessa’s campaign committee
Friends to Elect Vanessa Brown
242 North Fallon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
* Volunteer to canvass with Vanessa:
Wednesday 4/16 1-5pm and 6 – 9 pm
Thursday 4/17 1-5 pm and 6-9 pm
Friday 4/18 1-5 pm and 6-9pm
Saturday 4/19 11- 6 pm
* Friday Fish Fry
Order a delicious soul food dinner and make a $10 contribution to Friends to Elect Vanessa Brown – Fried fish or chicken and 2 sides (collard greens, green beans, mac and cheese) Call 215-878-1045
· Saturday 4/19 - Come see "The STUART SISTERS," a performance group from Philadelphia that will embark upon a theatrical journey of drama, dance, and song in a chronology of African American history and contributions to America. Performances at 12Noon and 4:00PM Greater Bibleway Church - 5186 Bibleway Street (near 52nd and Lancaster Avenue ). There will be a free will offering to benefit Vanessa Brown.
* Sunday 4/20 3:00-4:00 pm Hands Across the Bridge!
Meet Vanessa and supporters at the Girard Ave Bridge and make a human chain across the bridge that will link the West Philadelphia
North Philadelphia communities in the 190th district. This Sunday, April 20th action will symbolize the commitment of Vanessa and all of us to the whole 190th District.
Hold a sign! Eat a hotdog! Support Vanessa! Make a beautiful picture!
* Prepare for Election Day on Monday 4/21
* Sign up to help Vanessa on Election Day!
To sign up for any of the above call Vanessa’s HQ - 215-878-1045
In particular the event symbollically bridging the Girard Ave. Bridge sounds like it will be an awesome event.
one quibble sean
thanks for getting us back on track Sean. also looking for writers to cover Byron Davis and Tony Payton today, and Kenyatta Johnson--congrats on DN, but where have you been?
Anyway, one quibble Sean:
We don't know that for sure. Look what happened to Tony. So Vanessa's race is a really smart one to spend money and time on.
True dat, Ray
Fair enough. I too would love hear from Tony Payton and Byron Davis as well. I just can't say enough about how cool the "hands across the bridge" thing on Sunday sounds like it is going to be.
-Sean
MrLuigi, my cat, actually only types half as badly as I do.
Did I miss a post?
Why no reaction to the Daily News endorsement of Tony Payton's opponent? I would have thought that someone would have written about that by now.