City Council Election 2023

Is Robin Jervay Aluko Good for Democracy?

The 5th District candidate is running as a write-in candidate for Darrell Clarke’s old seat. Here’s why she’s doing it

By Josh Kruger
City Council Election 2023

Drew Murray Wants to be the Republican You Vote For

The second-time City Council at-large candidate plans to lower taxes, find government savings and be a moderate voice on the increasingly progressive body

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
City Council Election 2023

John B. Kelly III Wants Philly to Own Green Energy

The son, grandson and nephew of the famous Philadelphia (and Monaco) Kellys is running for Councilmember at-large with a plan to transform PGW for a sustainable future

By Erin Flynn Jay
City Council Election 2023

Rue Landau for Communicator-at-Large?

The attorney who helmed the City’s Human Relations and Fair Housing commissions believes Philadelphia’s problems can be solved with clear communication and dogged implementation

By Lauren McCutcheon
City Council Election 2023

Jalon Alexander Thinks Tech Can Save Philly

The City Council at-large candidate’s vision includes better school funding, growing tech jobs … and Drone Force Philly

By Christina Griffith
City Council Election 2023

Donavan West for “Critical Case Manager”

The City Council At-large candidate is … a lot, including a warrior against poverty.

By Lauren McCutcheon
City Council Election 2023

Eryn Santamoor, Technocrat-at-Large?

The practical policy nerd who has worked with Michael Nutter and Allan Domb is running for City Council-at-large with big ideas for solving problems and because it seems … really fun

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Is the Land Bank Actually Working?

Philadelphia is finally using more of its own land to build affordable housing, even surpassing its own goals for the year. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on what needs to happen next

By Jon Geeting
City Council Election 2023

Nina Ahmad Thinks Philly Needs Compassion and Science

Ahmad is the only City Council At-Large candidate who would bring two disparate experiences to the role: as a war survivor and a scientist

By Jessica Blatt Press
City Council Election 2023

Job Itzkowitz Wants to Clean Up The City

The executive director of Old City District is running for City Council At-Large with a plan that bring quality-of-life issues — cleaning streets, serving people with addiction — to every neighborhood in the city

By Courtney DuChene