27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee Newsletter - General Election, November 6, 2007

27^th Ward Democratic Executive Committee Newsletter

General Election November 6, 2007

Polls Open 7 AM-8 PM

Dear Neighbors,

The top of the ballot in this general election for the Democratic Party will feature the 27^th Ward’s choice in the highly contested May primary, Michael Nutter.  We were proud to support Mr. Nutter for mayor, and especially encouraged by the voters in the 27^th coming out in full force to vote to place an extremely competent, qualified man for that office.  Our ward contributed greatly to his victory!

Our work, however, is not done.  We need to ensure we have a high turnout in this election, not only to guarantee Michael’s success in this general election, but also to oppose an effort by PACleanSweep to remove competent judges from the bench.  Several judges are on the ballot to retain their seats, and while a careful analysis should be done on the performance of each judge before voting to retain that judge, voting no for all judges up for retention is counterproductive to an intelligently run judicial system.  We have made recommendations for you to consider, and you may also do your own research by accessing the Bar Association’s web site (see reverse side).

We hope you will take these recommendations into the polling place.  You legally are allowed to take this list with you.

As always, we welcome all voters to more actively participate in our ward.  If you have suggestions or comments, or would like more information, contact me at any time at snookie@temple.edu or 215-387-0839.

See you at the polls on November 6^th.

Sincerely,

Carol Jenkins

Ward Leader, 27^th Ward Democrats

27^th Ward Polling Locations Polls Open 7 AM – 8 PM

Division                        Address                                    Division                                    Address

1 & 23            4247 Locust, Fairfax Apts.                                    10 &14   257 S. 45^thSt.,  Spruce Hill

2                    714 S. 42nd, USP Student Center                        15          46th & Woodland Ave., School

3 &11            3609 Chestnut St., Rehab Center                        16 &17   47th & Woodland, Rec. Center

4 &12            5lst & Greenway Ave., School                        18                  Steinberg/Dietrich, 3620 Locust St.

5 & 8                        401 S. 42^nd St., Parish House                        19                   DRH Labs,     209 S. 33^rd St.

6 &13            42^nd & Ludlow Sts., School                                    20                 Harrison House, 3910 Irving St.

7                     714 S. 42nd, USP Student Center                        21                 Harnwell House, 3820 Locust St.

9                      40^th & Walnut St., Library                                    22                 Houston Hall,      3417 Spruce St.

                                    (Enter from Walnut St.)

27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee^, Cameron McQuale, Treasurer

Labor Donated

Polls Open 7 AM - 8PM

You Legally May Take This Information Into the Polls With You

Justice of Supreme Court (vote for 2)

#101 Debra Todd                                    #102 Seamus McCaffery                       

Judge of Superior Court  (vote for 2)

#103 Christine Donohue                        #105 John Milton Younge

Judge of Court of Common Pleas  (vote for 4)

#106 Linda Carpenter                        #108 Ellen Green Ceisler

#107 Alice Beck Dubow                        #109 Michael Erdos

Judge of Municipal Court  (vote for 2)

#110 Joseph O’Neill

Mayor   # 115 Michael Nutter 

City Commissioners (vote 2)           

#116 Margaret Tartaglione                        #117 Anthony Clark

Council At Large (vote for 5)

#121 James Kenney                                    #122 W. Wilson Goode                          #123 William Greenlee              

#124 Bill Green                                                #125 Blondell Reynolds Brown 

 District Council 3rd District                        #126 Jannie Blackwell

Retention Judges (The following Judges seek an additional 10 year term)

It is important for you to vote in the retention election.  The names appear on the far right and bottom of the

ballot.  See our recommendations below.

Vote Yes Supreme Court of Pennsylvania   Justice Thomas G. Saylor

Vote Yes Superior Court of Pennsylvania:

 Judge Joan Orie Melvin                           Judge John L. Musmanno               Judge Correale F. Stevens

Vote Yes Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania:

 Judge Bonnie B. Leadbetter                             Judge Bernard L. McGinley               Judge Doris Smith-Ribner 

Vote Yes for Retention of Common Pleas Court:

Judge Mark I. Bernstein                                   

Judge John W. Herron

Judge Barbara A. Joseph

Judge M. Teresa Sarmina

Judge Rosalyn K. Robinson

            Judge Gary DiVito

            Judge C. Darnell Jones II

            Judge Shelley Robins New

            Judge Peter F. Rogers

            Judge Edward R. Summers

Vote Yes for Retention of Municipal Court Judges:

Judge Ronald B.Merriweather Judge Wendy L. Pew Judge Louis J. Presenza

Vote No for Retention of Municipal Court Judges:

Judge Georganne V. Daher*                        Judge Teresa Carr Deni            Judge Deborah S. Griffin*

*Not recommended for retention by the Phila.  Bar Association.  See –www.philadelphiabar.or

Vote Yes for Retention of Traffic Court                                     Judge Thomasine Tynes

Questions  (vote yes or no)

#1  Shall the Charter be amended to require that councilmembers be a resident of the district from which they            are elected for at least one year before their election?  Vote Yes

#2  Shall a Public School Family & Child Advocate  be created to advocate on educational matters?  Vote No

#3  Shall an Advocate for Handicapped and Disabled persons be created to advocate on their behalf? Vote No

#4  Shall the City borrow $55 million dollars for capital purposes such as transit, streets, parks, museums,       economic and community development?  Vote Yes