Mayoral info
Readers of this blog probably realize that the mayoral race in Philadelphia takes place mostly in the Democratic primary on May 19. There are six contenders in this race, and several sources have attempted to make information about them and their views available. For those tuning in just now, having missed the deluge of mayoral forums and debates, these might be helpful in making up your mind:
- Brief write-ups of question-and-answer sessions held earlier this year by Plan Philly, which help illuminate how the candidates think about the city's future (these are their headlines):
- Tony Williams on gentrification, consensus-building, transportation infrastructure, and more
- Jim Kenney on public transportation, pedestrian safety, and South Philly's organized chaos
- Lynn Abraham on L&I, councilmanic prerogative, protected bike lanes and more
- Nelson Diaz on affordable housing, attracting new business, and expanding SEPTA
- Doug Oliver on the 10-year tax abatement, Vision Zero, and Philly's waterfront
- Update: Milton Street on Michael Nutter, community planning, tax abatements, aging
- Longer radio interviews (45 minutes or so) with individual candidates on Radio Times, all held the last week of April; probably the best source of insight, if you can put in the time:
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