Mike Nutter is one cool guy, right? I mean who else has ?uestlove spinning at their inauguration, Ed Rendell? John Street? Me thinks not.

But alas, it is not his great taste in DJ's or ability to rock the mic that is the essence of Mayor Nutter's cool. It is the fact that he gets it: he gets that government is supposed to work for the people (sounds like such a novel idea in this day and age, eh?). In the spirit of continuing to give power to the people the new administration, Great Expectations and Young Involved Philadelphia are partnering to provide young Philadelphians with a forum to share their ideas, ask tough questions, and demand excellence from their government. The administration will use the input from this forum to directly inform the performance standards and expectations set up for city departments.

A City That Works
An interactive forum on the relationship between our city's budget and the commitments of the new administration

The $4 billion budget is approved, but it will take more than money to set our city straight. Where does the money go and when can we expect to see results?

FACILITATED BY:
* Steve Agostini, Philadelphia's new Budget Director
* Chris Satullo, former editoral page editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer & founder of the paper's Citizen Voices program
* Claire Robertson-Kraft, YIP Board Member & Civic Education Committee chair

WHEN: This Thursday, May 29th at 6PM
WHERE: Philadelphia Inquirer Office, 400 N. Broad St.
WHO: Free and open to the public, email YIPCivicEd@gmail.com to learn more

The national board of Democracy for America has endorsed Anne Dicker for First District State Senate and will begin mobilizing volunteers and fundraising across the nation to support the only real reformer in this race. DFA has a national membership of 675,000 supporters and has played a key role in electing progressive Democrats around the country.

Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of DFA, personally flew down to Philadelphia to make the endorsement.

Help out by making a contribution to Anne's campaign!

Dicker Benefit Concert to Mobilize Youth Vote and Progressive Supporters

On Wednesday March 12th, the Anne Dicker for State Senate campaign will be throwing a benefit concert for Anne Dicker called "Progressives for Anne Dicker". The event will take place at Johnny's Brenda's in Fishtown, a popular venue for acclaimed bands both local and national. Doors will open at 7 PM. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. All proceeds go to benefit Anne Dicker's candidacy.

The Dicker campaign is taking advantage of the swell of political interest amongst young voters that has been caused by the presidential campaign coming to town. As the only progressive candidate in the race, Ms. Dicker has become the natural candidate for the under 40 demographic.

What: Meet and Greet/Fundraiser for Rev. Jesse Brown Jr.

When: Thursday Nov. 1st from 6:30-8:00

Where: The Wyck House Barn @ 28 West Walnut Lane

Hosts: Haile Johnston, Tatiana Granados and Matt Goldfine

Come out and show your support for Jesse Brown, the best candidate for 8th District City Council! If you are still on the fence this will be a great opportunity to meet the Reverend and ask him some questions. There is no contribution requirement, though donations are encouraged.

If you have any questions about the event please contact me at MatthewGoldfine@gmail.com

ARTISTS FOR JOHNSTON

Sunday April 29 4-8 pm

2809 W. Girard Ave. (formerly Young's Candy)

Silent Art Auction Fundraiser; $5 Contribution

"Art is an expression of the human spirit that has the power to transform lives and communities. Art is one of my greatest passions and will be a funding priority when I am Councilman." --Haile Johnston

"In recognition of his on-going commitment to the arts, we, artists and residents of Philadelphia, have come together to support Haile Johnston in his campaign for 5th District City Council." ARTISTS: Brad Carney, Charles Barbin, Ryan Greenheck, Ben Howard, Kathryn Hurchla, Keir Johnston, Rob Minervini, Kien Nguyen, Kathleen Ogilvie, Carrie Powell, Rebecca Sherman, Rob Sutherland, Tom Sutton

This event is being hosted by:

Robert Beaty, Nora Cohen, Diane Cornman-Levy, Melissa DeRuiter, Elijah Dornstreich, Amy Johnston, Kathleen Ogilvie, Hilary Regan, Lawrence Rust, Thaddeus Squire, Grace Wicks

JOHNSTON BRINGS NEW LEADERSHIP TO PHILADELPHIA’S 5TH DISTRICT

PHILADELPHIA, March 6—Haile Johnston, a native Philadelphian, has officially announced his candidacy to represent the 5th District in Philadelphia’s City Council. In a campaign barely a month old, Johnston has in a short time gained a swelling of support in the 5th District amassing some 3,000 signatures, four times the 750 minimum needed to qualify for the May 15th primary election.

Our website is up and running, check it out: www.johnston07.com

We still need help getting signatures to get on the ballot. If you live in the 5th district and want to help out e-mail me: matt@johnston07.com.

Brought to you by Haile Johnston for 5th District City Council