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Frontrunners in the packed Democratic race for five City Council at-large seats have begun separating into distinct camps.shape the ideological balance of Philadelphia government for the next four years. Years of clashing with progressive lawmakersThere’s a cluster of progressive candidates with grassroots backing and running with an emphasis on investing in city libraries and rec centers, increasing affordable housing, and financing alternative solutions to policing.
There’s also a trio of business-focused candidates that have support from urbanist and pro-development groups who want better quality-of-life city services and friendlier economic conditions for small businesses. Then there’s at-large incumbent Councilmembers Katherine Gillmore Richardson and Isaiah Thomas who have broad support from both factions. Jimmy Harrity, a third incumbent, hasn’t recieved much attention from either of the groups, but is backed by Democratic party insiders.The factions emerging in the race are not cut-and-dry alliances, and no one knows how voters will cast ballots along these lines.
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