The Allegheny County Democratic Committee is raising the fee for candidates for State Legislature to file for the ACDC endorsement (PG article). Apparently, the fees were too low, allowing for widespread competition (i.e. democracy). Perhaps this is a delayed reaction to the Clean Sweep movement of 2006 or perhaps its just good, old-fashioned old...
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Governor Ed Rendell has set a Special Election for the May 18th Primary Election Day to fill the unexpired term of the late Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Johnstown…Republicans and Democratic Party officials each will nominate a candidate for the May ballot to fill out the term…in addition to the election for the rest of Murtha’s term,...
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From Chris Potter:
You’ve probably heard of the “Anybody But Luke” crowd, right? Well, I can tell you where everybody who is anybody will be on the night of Dec. 3.
They’ll be hanging out with city councilor Bill Peduto.
Here’s the details on that party, from billpeduto.com:
Here is how you can show your support for Bill...
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Voters in parts of Shadyside (7th Ward) and Bloomfield (8th Ward) may not be able to vote, unless people sign on for open slots in the district Boards of Election. (These are the people who have you sign in and set up the machine for you to vote. They are also the ones who...
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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...
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Here is the press release that was sent out from the Dowd Campaign today.
Dowd Slams Ravenstahl’s Half-hearted Campaign Finance Legislation: ‘Luke’s Half a Million Dollar Veto Says it All; Outlines reform agenda.
March 25, 2009 – In response to yesterday’s post agenda on Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s campaign finance bill, Democratic Mayoral candidate Patrick Dowd called the Ravenstahl bill “a hollow...
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P2PAC is getting ready to make it’s first round of endorsements ever! To get in on the action, send your favorite candidate to the P2PAC website to download the questionnaire: http://p2pac.com/2009/03/02/primary-2009-questionaire/
P2PAC develops, supports, and helps to elect candidates who demonstrate vision, progressive values, and electability. It considers candidates whose districts touch the City of...
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News outlets are reporting today that County Councilman Chuck McCullough (R-Upper Saint Clair) has turned himself for the crimes that committed roughly two years ago. As you may recall, McCullough was found to have stolen checks from an elderly client and written contributions to local political campaigns. He was already on the ballot for...
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State Budget Basics 101: What Every Progressive Leader Needs to Know
With the current economic situation, understanding Pennsylvania’s revenue system, tax policy and budget is a critical priority for people involved in progressive advocacy, politics and policy. Join Susan Gobreski, Executive Director of Education Voters PA and Sharon Ward, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and...
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Image by Archie McPhee Seattle via FlickrAs we have been circulating the invite for the Innauguration Party we have been getting a few questions about this website and the PAC
What is Progress Pittsburgh and P2pac?
Progress Pittsburgh is a group of people that got together after the 2004 presidential election to talk about how to...
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The Tribune-Review today gives a brief mention to the fact that our city’s redevelopment authority is under investigation by a federal grand jury:
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s office announced the probe. And that’s a hoot, considering there was no love lost between the mayor’s office and the URA during Pat Ford’s tenure at the latter. City...
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There have been lots of articles and conversations about the Obama campaign – what they did and why it worked. So I have been thinking about campaigns on the local level – what have been some of the best political campaigns in Pittsburgh and why? What does a campaign need to be successful in...
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Please share your election day parties with us – we will keep updating this list as we learn of more election day parties
Allegheny County
Eat Up Cafe at the Union Project – $1 coffee with proof of voting; $3 wrap specials (see event details here)
IBEW, 6pm – The Allegheny County Democratic Committee, Auditor General Jack...
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Image by PMAHCC via FlickrWe looked on the city of Pittsburgh website, but there is no sign up for a newsletter. Thought other might want to see the update from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH
“America’s Most Livable City”
Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
Dear Neighbors,
Over a six month period during 2007, I hosted 10 Neighborhood Forums...
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The beat cop is a much coveted neighborhood tool. Neighborhood groups across the City, beg and plead with their Zone Commanders and the Mayor to acquire just a few hours a week of such a person’s time. In an article in today’s P-G, the questions is raised, “Will Squirrel Hill get a dedicated beat...
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