Philly for Change phillyvotes@gmail.com Philly for Change plans to canvass, phone-bank, and get-out-the-vote in support of the 2008 endorsed candidates listed below. But they also can use your financial support! All candidates were sent a PFC questionnaire and are seeking the Democratic nomination in the April 22nd primary election. To find out more about why PFC endorsed these great candidates, check out our website: www.phillyforchange.com private false Anne Dicker false PA-SD-01 dicker 100000.00 https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18237 Democratic Candidate for State Senate We have a special place for Anne in our heart, because she is one of the original founders of Philly for Change! As State Senator, Anne Dicker will fight for sensible and enforceable handgun legislation to crack down on straw purchasing and the trade of illegal firearms. Anne will work to provide all of Pennsylvania’s children access to quality health care and the kind of public education that gives our students the knowledge and skills they need for a brighter future. Anne has worked with a number of community organizations to help increase the minimum wage, prevent the privatization Social Security, promote neighborhood friendly city planning, and elect reform-oriented candidates throughout the Philadelphia region. Vanessa Brown false PA-HD-190 vanessa brown 100000.00 http:// https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18861 Democratic Candidate for State Representative Vanessa explained in her speech to PFC that she was inspired to get involved with public life on a trip to Washington, DC to advocate for herself and her family when Congress was considering "Welfare Reform." She has been an activist ever since. Vanessa explains, "I am running because I feel that our District deserves a Representative who will engage the residents, businesses and community groups to access the district's needs; we need a Representative who will work to improve the quality of life for members of the district; and a representative who will introduce and support legislation that will empower the 190th District." Byron Davis false PA-HD-198 byron davis 100000.00 davisforstaterep.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18627 Democratic Candidate for State Representative A resident of Germantown, Byron Davis is an educator, activist, husband and father. Byron believes that a strong community can transform individuals’ lives. When elected, Davis priorities include restoring ethics in government, improving public safety and public schools. Byron has been a teacher and counselor for thirteen years at a school where he played an integral role in the development of the Middle School and the K-12 diversity program. Byron is active in various civic groups including Wister Neighbors, Penn Knox and the Northwest Philadelphia Business Coalition. Babette Josephs false PA-HD-182 babette josephs 100000.00 http://www.babette.org/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/15491 Democratic Candidate for State Representative Babette has served the 182nd district for over three decades and has a consistent progressive record. She has a proud history in the struggle to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, age, income, and disability. Babette sums up her priorities for her district saying, "Currently, I am fighting to increase state funding for public libraries, Medicaid, and public transportation. I support raising the minimum wage, appropriating state funds for embryonic stem cell research, finding a dedicated funding source for mass transit, and taxing all tobacco products, not just cigarettes." Tim Kearney false PA-HD-172 tim kearney 100000.00 https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/19343 Democratic Candidate for State Representative Tim Kearney is running against powerful Republican leader John Perzel. This is a critical district in the Northeast and a Democratic win would mean a sea change in the State House for Philadelphia. Tim is a native Philadelphian, a lifelong environmentalist, and a progressive activist. Tim lives in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. He is the father of two children, Hannah and Robin. Tony Payton false PA-HD-179 tony payton 100000.00 https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/15488 Democratic Candidate for State Representative Tony Payton, Jr. was endorsed by Philly for Change in his first election and has been making us proud ever since. Even as a freshman legislator, he is a leader in the State House, and stands up for issues that affect Philadelphians like better schools, health care, and local gun laws. Before Rep. Payton was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he worked as a housing counselor at United Communities in South Philadelphia where he educated low-income families on personal finance to help them achieve homeownership. He was a fellow for the Center for Progressive Leadership, and he in 2007 he was elected president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats.