Primary Election Day is May 17,2022
Polling Place Grace Epiphany Church, Gowen Ave. at Ardleigh St; Polls open 7AM to 8PM
For Vote by Mail: Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is May 10, by 5 PM. Apply online at pavoterservices.pa.gov. Your completed ballot must be received (not postmarked) by May 17, at 8 PM. Drop boxes available at City Hall, Room 142 (1400 JFK Blvd), Dorothy Emanuel Rec Center (8500 Pickering Street), and Pleasant Playground (305 Slocum St.)
Dear Neighbor: With a crucial US Senate seat and the Governor’s mansion in the balance, please make your voice heard by voting on May 17th. The official 9th ward ballot appears on the reverse side, and here are our recommendations:
US SENATE: PA holds the key to control of the US Senate in 2022. The next US Senator from PA will cast the deciding votes on every piece of legislation to further the Biden-Harris agenda, as well as on judicial nominees. We believe Conor Lamb has the electoral experience, energy, and integrity to defeat the forces destroying our democracy. Over his four years as a Congressman, Lamb has been an advocate for veterans’ services, women’s reproductive rights, raising the minimum wage, and expanding Medicare. Lamb stood up to the mob attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6 and has been a fierce proponent of accountability for insurrectionists. Lamb has voted 100 percent of the time in accordance with President’s Biden ambitious legislative agenda. Endorsed by groups ranging from PA National Organization for Women (NOW) to Philly’s Black Clergy, Lamb will build bridges across the commonwealth and finally give us the representation we deserve. The 9th Ward strongly endorses Conor Lamb to be the next US Senator from PA.
PA GOVERNOR: Democrats have had to rely on the power of Gov. Wolf’s veto pen to strike down the reactionary bills the GOP-controlled PA House and Senate have passed, including those restricting abortion, LGBTQ rights, access to the ballot, and even a teacher’s right to teach students without fear of prosecution. Josh Shapiro, who is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket, is the most eminently qualified candidate to make sure this critical office remains in Democratic hands. Having served as a state rep, a county commissioner, and PA’s Attorney General, Josh has proven that he has the vision, progressive track record, and focus to lead our commonwealth in these very uncertain times. The 9th Ward strongly endorses Josh Shapiro to be the next governor of PA.
PA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: The lieutenant governor oversees the parole board, presides over the PA Senate, and is a vital partner in assisting the governor in the day-to-day functions of the state. The 9th Ward strongly endorses Josh Shapiro’s chosen running mate, Mon Valley State Rep. Austin Davis, to be PA’s next lieutenant governor.
US CONGRESS: In his six years in office,Congressman Dwight Evanshas advocated for healthcare for children, seniors, and veterans; fought for tax fairness, civil rights, better housing, and the revitalization of our neighborhoods. The 9th Ward strongly endorses the reelection of Rep. Dwight Evans to the US Congress.
PA SENATE: State Sen. Art Haywood has been a steadfast advocate for public education, raising the minimum wage, restricting access to guns, and fighting for solutions to the scourge of gun violence.The 9th Ward strongly and unanimously endorses the reelection of Sen. Art Haywood to the PA State Senate.
PA STATE HOUSE: State Rep Isabella “Izzy” Fitzgerald has recently been redistricted into our part of the ward. She has been a fierce advocate for Youth Safety, Women’s Health Issues, Economic Development and Education as a State Representative since her election in 2016 in a Republican-controlled legislature. She has been endorsed by Congressman Dwight Evans and Sen. Art Haywood among many others. Sen. Haywood said, “She is a tenacious fighter for our community–and is the candidate who gets things done.” Known as a work horse not a show horse, she has:
•Established safe corridors for kids to get to school free of crime •Got police to increase their beats in our neighborhoods.
•Secured free home renovation funding for seniors to age in place •Obtained funding for Simons Recreation & Lawncrest Recreation Centers •Championed breast cancer patients in fights with insurance companies.
While our ward has decided to endorse her opponent, Rep Chris Rabb, we believe that State Representative Izzy Fitzgerald deserves the chance to represent us in PA 200, and so we are recommending that you vote for her.
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE: The 9th Ward unanimously endorsed Nina Ahmad and Ahsan Nasratullah to serve on the PA Democratic State Committee (PADSC). State Committee members are foot soldiers of the PA Democratic Party. We pledge to be that conduit for Democrats in the 4th Senatorial District with the PADSC, promote transparency and accountability, and commit to improving voter turnout in all elections throughout the 4th Senatorial District, especially in the most consequential 2022 General election.
9th WARD COMMITTEE, 2nd Division: We hope we can earn your vote for another 4-year term in the 9th Ward.
CHARTER CHANGE BALLOT QUESTIONS: The 9th Ward recommends “yes” votes on all four ballot initiatives: (1) amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to increase the number of mayoral appointees to the Zoning Board of Adjustment from 5 to 7; (2) amending the Charter to remove all gender-based references; (3) amending the Educational Supplement to the Charter to remove all gender-based references; (4) amending the Charter to establish the Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission to adjudicate unfair rental practices and issues concerning landlord and tenant relationships.
9th Ward, 2nd Division Committee Persons:
Ahsan Nasratullah, ahsann@jnacapital.com; 215-820-7434
Nina Ahmad, nina.ahmadphl@gmail.com; 267-304-1670
