April 15, 2008

ANNE DICKER FOR STATE SENATE
FINDING A VACANCY ON A HOT SEAT

THE 30-YEAR reign of state Sen. Vincent Fumo has both blessed and cursed the First Senatorial District. His 139-count indictment has badly stained the bags of money that he brought home to his district and to the city.
And as the architect of the seriously flawed gaming act, he unleashed an unending and unresolvable battle between casino operators and communities, and between the city and the state.

Three contenders for his seat are running in next week's primary. Who is best to take over?