Daily News | Philadelphia City Council results: Democratic party insiders set to win two at-large seats
Left: Democrat Jimmy Harrity mingles with supporters at a rally in October. Right: Democrat Sharon Vaughn is interviewed in her Feltonville home. Two Democratic party insiders are poised to win at-large spots on Philadelphia City Council Tuesday, filling a pair of seats left vacant by members who resigned to launch runs for mayor.
Harrity and Vaughn, who each consider themselves political centrists, were widely expected to win the seats, given Philadelphia’s heavily Democratic electorate. The nominees were selected by party ward leaders — not voters — who choose the nomineesThe Democrats will serve out the 14 months that remain in the terms held by Derek Green — Vaughn was his former chief of staff — and Allan Domb, a real estate magnate.
He spent election night with other members of the city committee at the headquarters of his Kensington-based ward. A longtime Democratic aide and political operative, Harrity said he’s still getting used to being the face of a campaign.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philly frustration: Philadelphia first city to lose 2 major sports titles on same dayThe Phillies lost the World Series and the Philadelphia Union lost the MLS Cup on Saturday.
Read more »
Cleveland City Council changes mind, approves clerk of courts contractAfter its initial rejection of an IT contract requested by Cleveland Municipal Court Clerk of Courts Earle Turner, City Council on Monday reversed course and approved it.
Read more »
Your guide to L.A. City Council District 5 race: Katy Young Yaroslavsky vs. Sam YebriLike many other city races, the battle to succeed Councilmember Paul Koretz and represent this largely Westside council district has focused intensely on homelessness and public safety.
Read more »
City council committee hears climate plan updatePer capita emissions have come down as Saskatoon\u0027s population has grown. But planners admit city unlikely to hit target for own operations.
Read more »
Phil Tank: Saskatoon city council zones out on rules for sheltersSaskatoon bureaucrats and politicians suggest that zoning already in place will allow a homeless shelter in the Fairhaven neighbourhood.
Read more »
Election 2022: Races for four LA City Council seats to be decided Nov. 8Los Angeles City Council elections on Nov. 8 include seven new faces, and one incumbent, vying for four seats.
Read more »