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Listening in on Mayoral Candidates

The Citizen’s co-founder got to know four of the leading candidates in in-depth recorded conversations. Learn more about who they are, and what they want to do, here

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Listening in on Mayoral Candidates

The Citizen’s co-founder got to know four of the leading candidates in in-depth recorded conversations. Learn more about who they are, and what they want to do, here

BY Ajay Raju

May. 10, 2023

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You have heard from Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates in forums and debates, when they’re in a room together trying to get your attention. But what do they sound like when they’re just having a long conversation about themselves, the City of Philadelphia and their visions?

[Editor’s note: The Overheard series extended an invitation to interview Cherelle Parker as well, but Parker did not participate.]

Ajay Raju with grocer Jeff Brown: 

Go here for Part 2 of Ajay’s interview with Brown.

Ajay Raju with former City Councilmember Allan Domb:

Go here for Part 2 of Ajay’s interview with Domb.

Ajay Raju with former City Councilmember Helen Gym:

Go here for Part 2 of Ajay’s interview with Gym.

Ajay Raju with former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart:

Go here for Part 2 of Ajay’s interview with Rhynhart.

These videos also appeared on 6abc.com, as part of Raju’s Overheard series on 6abc.com. Ajay Raju is a lawyer, businessman and co-founder of The Citizen.

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Ajay Raju (right in every photo), interviews Philadelphia Mayoral candidates (clockwise from top left) Allan Domb, Helen Gym, Jeff Brown, and Rebecca Rhynhart

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