Monthly Archives: April 2009
Upcoming Mayoral Debates
| April 30, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under Events, Information |
All 3 Candidates are scheduled to appear in both of these debates. KDKA – Saturday, May 2, 7 to 8 PM PCNC - Monday, May 4, 7 to 8 PM
Wed. 4/29 Mayoral Candidates forum – Dowd and Robinson Confirmed to Attend
| April 29, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under Events, Information |
Image by Andy.Schultz via Flickr Mayoral Candidates Forum Hosted by: PUMP, Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP-Pittsburgh), Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Young Republicans of Allegheny County, Carnegie Mellon’s Student Governmen Association and Pittsburgh City Paper Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 6:30 – 8:00pm Carnegie Mellon University - McConomy Auditorium located in the University Center. FREE parking is available after 5:00pm in the East Campus Garage CLICK…
Take a Look at The Big Endorsement List
| April 28, 2009 | Posted by committeegrrl under Information |
We have been working on a big chart of the candidates and their endorsements. This is still a work in progress. If you know of another organization that endorses candidates please let us know by leaving a comment below. If you are a blogger that has interviewed candidates – please leave the link below. Click…
Dowd Press Release – Dowd calls for sweeping reform: ‘cut waste to fund cops, youth programs, and jobs.’
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by pghgal under 2009 Primary Election, Information |
Image by mknobil via Flickr Well it is a busy day in Pittsburgh politics. Here is a press release from the Dowd Campaign… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dowd calls for sweeping reform: ‘cut waste to fund cops, youth programs, and jobs.’ Touts record on School Board increasing accountability and raising test scores. Councilman Patrick Dowd today addressed his…
Bill Peduto’s Reform Package & New Poll
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by insider under Uncategorized |
In an email today and on his blog at BillPeduto.com – City Councilman Bill Peduto is encouraging Pittsburghers to call/email their city council members to support his reform package. This package will end “pay-to-play” politics in our city through several different reforms to our current system. If passed on Wednesday, this package will: Cap contributions…
Getting Ready for Netroots Nation
| April 23, 2009 | Posted by p2wp under Get Involved, Information |
The annual conference for lefty political bloggers – Netroots Nation – will be held in Pittsburgh in August 2009. If you are in Pittsburgh and want to learn more about getting involved – please join the PghRoots Google Group to connect to others and share info about the conference. Subscribe to pghroots Email: Visit this…
Ravenstahl, Dowd and Robinson to attend African American Chamer of Commerce Candidates Forum
| April 22, 2009 | Posted by p2wp under Events |
Looks like there is another public forum that all 3 candidates are planning on attending the African American Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:30P.M. – 7:00P.M. Rivers Club One Oxford Centre Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Join us and hear candidates running for Mayor and City Council District 6, and District 8 respond to…
#wheresluke
| April 22, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under Discussion |
I have the theme song – where in the world is Carmen Sandiego – but more like Where in Pittsburgh is Luke Ravenstahl – but The Radical Middle has used the Where Waldo reference – that works too. Looks like Mayor Ravenstahl has made some time in his schedule for a 3rd debate – he…
Clippings from March 30th – April 22nd
| April 22, 2009 | Posted by links under Daily Links |
Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. From The ADB – Luke Ravenstahl Commercials During the Pens Game? – Did anyone else catch that Luke Ravenstahl campaign ad that ran during the first period of the Penguins game on FSN? I don't watch a lot of local TV, so…
p2pac Endorsements!
| April 21, 2009 | Posted by mmp under 2009 Primary Election, Blogs, P2PAC |
Over at p2pac, the Progress Pittsburgh Political Action Committee has announced their endorsement of four candidates for the 2009 Primary cycle. From their announcement: P2PAC develops, supports, and helps to elect candidates who demonstrate vision, progressive values, and electability… These endorsements represent four races where a group of dedicated citizens can make a MAJOR impact…
Don’t Forget about P2pac Happy Hour next Tuesday!
| April 17, 2009 | Posted by P2pac under 2009 Primary Election, Endorsements, Events, P2PAC, Pittsburgh, Politics, West Allegheny |
P2pac invites you to a happy annoucement at a happy hour event. The PAC will annouce its first group of endorsed candidates at a happy hour next Tuesday, April 21st, at 900 Cafe and Lounge on the Northside. More information is available on the P2pac website. See you there! RSVP on Facebook! Can’t attend on…
Patrick Dowd’s Speech to Pitt Law Students – Excellence in Government
| April 16, 2009 | Posted by Seenster under 2009 Primary Election |
Image via Wikipedia Here is the text of Patrick Dowd’s speech to the University of Pittsburgh Law School students this morning. ——————————————— Excellence in Government April 16, 2009 I recently knocked on the door of a city resident who said to me “Pittsburgh demands excellence from our sports leaders, we should demand the same of…
Where does the mayor spend his time?
| April 15, 2009 | Posted by engagedcitizen under 2009 Primary Election |
Image by PMAHCC via Flickr Much of the blog conversation this week has been about the mayorial debates (or lack of mayoral debates). I feel very strongly that this country is in a much better place today than it was a year ago because Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton continued their primary campaigns much longer…
Committee In Chaos
| April 9, 2009 | Posted by committeegrrl under 2009 Primary Election, Allegheny-County, Discussion, Elections, Endorsements, Issues, Politics, voting |
Although it is not stated anywhere for the public to see, the purpose of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee is to endorse Democratic candidates for political office and follow up those endorsements with support. ACDC has long required its members to support the endorsed candidate and, on occasion, has forcibly removed people from office who…
P2pac Endorsement Annoucement on April 21st
| April 8, 2009 | Posted by P2pac under 2009 Primary Election, Elections, Endorsements, Events, Issues, P2PAC, Pittsburgh, Politics, West Allegheny |
P2pac invites you to its monthly happy hour (always the third Tuesday) at 900 Cafe & Lounge in the Northside. The evening will include P2tini’s, good conversation, and the annoucement of who the P2pac has chosen to endorse for the May 19th primary election. Come and bring your friends for some politics and cocktails on…
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