Over a period of several weeks, Philly Neighborhood Networks reviewed questionnaires, conducted interviews and participated in candidate forums. We also considered the endorsements of other progressive organizations and Democratic Ward Committees who likewise rigorously vetted the candidates. Based on all this, we believe we have an outstanding group of justice-oriented candidates to recommend for your support. ...
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VIOLENCE!!!! That was probably not the intent of Republican state lawmakers, who are normally just content to take large sums of money from rich donors wishing to privatize public education, poison our air and water, and finding novel methods of exploiting poverty to increase their own personal wealth. Over the past nine months, however, the...
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The votes are in! Over the past two weeks members of PNN were asked to vote on who they want our organization to endorse in the upcoming Primary election for District Attorney. You overwhelmingly voted for the incumbent Larry Krasner. Due to his record of enacted reforms and commitment to further reforms, PNN is proud...
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The Primary Election season is coming up and it’s time for Philly Neighborhood Networks to start making endorsements. Our first endorsement will be in the District Attorney’s race. Our endorsement process includes obtaining the Questionnaires from the candidates, interviewing them, and considering their public records. Based upon a review of all this information, our Steering Committee...
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There are several referendum questions that are on all Philadelphia ballots in the 2020 General Election. You’ll see that we recommend a “Yes,” vote on items 1, 3 and 4, and are neutral on 2. We list the questions below, along with our recommendations and reasoning. Ballot Question No. 1 Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule...
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There are several referendum questions that are on all Philadelphia ballots in the 2020 General Election. You’ll see that we recommend a “Yes,” vote on items 1, 3 and 4, and are neutral on 2. We list the questions below, along with our recommendations and reasoning. Ballot Question No. 1 Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule...
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Whether you vote by mail or in person, please consider the PNN endorsements and recommendations in this primary election which include the candidates and delegates to the Convention, and also the ballot questions. Based on candidates’ questionnaires and interviews, and a super majority vote by our members, PNN endorsed the following slate of candidates in...
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On Saturday, April 25th at 3 PM, Philly Neighborhood Networks will be holding its second Zoom Town Hall, this time on the question: “What’s So Important about Voting in the Spring Primary?” Talk with City Commissioner Lisa Deeley on the Latest on Vote-by-Mail, then chat with Endorsed Candidates Nina Ahmad and Supreme Dow and a...
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While the PA primary may be delayed, we know that it will occur sometime this year. We should be ready to elect transformative officials at every level that will put people first, not the big corporations, and we should insist that voting will be safe, secure, and as accessible as possible. RESULTS OF ENDORSEMENT POLL FOR...
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Progressives scored historic victories in the 2019 General Election for local candidates in both Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Philly Neighborhood Networks deployed scores of volunteers who canvassed and Got Out the Vote for our endorsed candidates. Those votes were vital to vaulting Kendra Brooks into a minority seat on City Council- the first time an independent...
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