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Watch: 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

Watch: 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

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.

MORE ON THE MAYOR’S RACE FROM THE CITIZEN

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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