Topic: Al Schmidt
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Mr. Schmidt Goes to Washington
Former City Commissioner Al Schmidt’s testimony this week before the Jan. 6 committee was a reminder that maybe integrity isn’t dead yet
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Joe-Hohenstein-Seth-Bluestein-Chris-Rabb-791x400.jpg)
“It’s Just About Doing the Right Thing”
Philly’s Democratic Socialists tried to upend the appointment of democracy-saving Republican Seth Bluestein to city commissioner. But two local pols demonstrated the real progressive ideals we need from our leaders.
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/al-schmidt-philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Who Should Replace Al Schmidt?
The democracy-defending city commissioner is resigning next year. Philly 3.0’s engagement director urges Mayor Kenney to appoint a courageous, accomplished—and Republican—staffer to help run our city’s elections
By Jon Geeting![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/50807960071_25a87c2806_k-1-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Don’t Abolish the City Commissioners
A business owner and civic leader argues that pulling off the 2020 election should make us rethink calls to eliminate the row office
By Larry Ceisler![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/al-schmidt-philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Now Can We Abolish the City Commissioners Office?
Republican Al Schmidt says he won’t run again. Is now the time to make a much-needed change to how our elections are run?
By Jon Geeting![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CityCommissionerPrank-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Who’s Protecting Our Vote?
A two-hour “prank” during a meeting last week seems to prove the City Commissioners don’t take seriously their role in making our elections safe and easy. A former commissioner candidate calls them to account
By Jen Devor![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/early-voting-pennsylvania-791x400.jpg)
The Easiest Way To Vote
For the first time this year, you can cast your ballot for 50 days straight at City Hall—or maybe, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, in a neighborhood near you. Here’s how to take advantage.
By Jon Geeting![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/al-schmidt-anthony-clark-petition-2-791x400.jpg)
Tasco—Count Me In On That Petition!
The former Councilwoman—and one-time City Commissioner—comes out in favor of abolishing the elected office that oversees elections
By Larry Platt