Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. I No. 158

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

February 9, 2011

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Is Denny Safe?

POPULAR Northeast State Rep. Denny O’Brien made it official last night at Rosewood Caterers: He’s in the race for a Republican City Council at-Large seat.

Among hundreds of well-wishers were Fire Fighters union chief Bill Gault, left, and his FOP counterpart John McNesby, riding shotgun for O’Brien.

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New AG Won’t Seek Election

say 59-27% the Governor’s first year has been a failure.

Gov. Tom Corbett has picked Linda Kelly, a career prosecutor, to be the Attorney General, the post he held before being elected to the governorship.

Given four choices for their attitudes about Christie: 41% like him as a person and like most of his policies; 17% like him as a person but dislike his policies; 9% dislike him as a person, but like his policies; 27% dislike him and his policies.

The Governor stated when he was asked what qualities he was looking for in a new Attorney General, he named experience, good judgment, and common sense. She was his first assistant when he was US Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He said Kelly has agreed to fill the remaining two years of the Attorney General’s term and not seek reelection.

Poll Finds New Jersey Voters Approve Christie’s First Year New Jersey voters approve 52-40% of the job Gov. Christopher Christie is doing and say 54-35% his first year in office is a success, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.

This compares to a split 46-44% job approval in a Dec. 21 survey by the independent Quinnipiac University.

In today’s survey, Republicans approve of Gov. Christie 82-11% and say 85-10% that his first year is a success. Independent voters also approve 55-36% and give him a 59-30- thumbs up for his first year.

Democrats disapprove 66-27% and THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

President Barack Obama’s job-approval rating is growing in the Garden State and now stands at 55-41%, up from 50-45% in a Dec. 21 Quinnipiac University poll and a negative 50-46% on Nov. 9.

Democrats approve 90-8% and independent voters give him a narrow 49-45% thumbs up, but disapproval is 83-15% among Republicans. There is a gender split as men approve 50-46% while women approve 59-37%. White voters disapprove 50-45% while Black voters approve 91-7%.

“A bit of an up-tick for Obama.

Black voters approve enthusiastically and he gets a slight negative among white voters,” Carroll said.

“New Jersey women like the President a lot more than men.”

New Jersey voters are feeling better about their two US Senators, as well: Sen. Frank Lautenberg gets a 4540% score, up from a 42-43% split 9 JANUARY, 2011

Dec. 21; Sen. Robert Menendez gets a 44-36 percent score, his highest approval ever and up from a negative 38-42% Dec. 21.

Democratic legislative leaders in Trenton still trail Christie: State Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney gets a split 25-26% approval rating, with 48% undecided; State Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver has a 22-19% approval, with 59% undecided.

Voters disapprove 45-32% of the way the Assembly is doing its job and

Old Wilkie Buick Site Will See Massive Turnaround On N. Broad St. Mayor Michael A. Nutter, EB Realty Management Corporation and PMC Property Group announced the start of redevelopment of 600 N. Broad Street, a mixed-use redevelopment project that encompasses an entire city block.

The redevelopment project will include two buildings: the former Wilkie Buick car dealership and the historic Biberman Building, a seven-story former industrial building. Part of the redevelopment will be 39,000 square feet of new commercial space with confirmed tenants, including three of Philadelphia’s premier restaurateurs and event-venue operators: Stephen Starr, Marc Vetri, and Joe Volpe of Cescaphé Ballroom and Cooperage. The total project cost is approximately $43 million, and it will create 232 permanent jobs and 150 construction jobs.

“This North Philadelphia redevelopment project is a great example of the public-private partnerships that revitalize communities. The 600 block of N. Broad, which is currently unutilized, will become a vibrant attraction for Philadelphians and those living in the region and visitors to our city attending conventions at the expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center just a 9 FEBRUARY, 2011

few blocks to the south of this project,” said the Mayor. “The 232 permanent jobs created by this project further demonstrate Philadelphia is a smart investment for businesses as the city moves ahead with its financial recovery.”

“This is a very exciting project. The hundreds of jobs that this partnership will create — combined with the added buzz on N. Broad Street — is a win for North Philadelphia, the city and region. Creative partnerships such as this are key to the future success of our city,” said State Rep. Dwight Evans.

Councilman Darrell L. Clarke of the 5th Dist. added, “We are extremely pleased with the ongoing revitalization of the ‘Avenue of the Arts North’. This development is of particular note in N. Broad Street’s continued resurgence, and will help to bridge the gap between Center City and North Philadelphia. I applaud everyone involved in bringing the project to this point, and look forward to its completion.”

Anti-Hunger Service Corps Launched Leading federal and city officials will join with national and Philadelphia-based nonprofit groups at City Hall to swear-in 46 members of a new national AntiHunger and Opportunity Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA project which will help grassroots nonprofit organizations in 18 states, at nearly 30 sites, enable more eligible individuals and families to receive federal nutrition assistance and enhance their long-term financial security. Two of the service sites will be based in Philadelphia.

The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Conversation Hall in City Hall.

Participants include Mayor Michael A. Nutter; Kevin Concannon, Undersecretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services (the top Obama Administration domestic anti-hunger offi-

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cial); Paul Davis, Acting Director for AmeriCorps VISTA at the federal Corp. for National & Community Service; Joel Berg, Executive Director of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger; and representatives from Philabundance, the Philadelphia-based food bank and the Campaign for Working Families, a Philadelphia-based financial empowerment organization.

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Stack Fights To Retain Sprinkler Requirements in Homes

Stack said sprinklers will also help douse flames without causing nearly as much water damage as a fire hose, thus protecting a homeowner’s interior and valuables.

State Sen. Mike Stack joined firefighters and other fire safety advocates at a Capitol news conference to discuss the importance of installing sprinklers in new homes.

“I understand smoke detectors will help, but alone they are not the answer,” Stack said. “Sprinklers, alongside smoke detectors, will provide an extra lifesaving safety measure.”

“Hundreds of firefighters have called or emailed me to ask me to oppose any delays or changes to the sprinkler requirement,” Stack said. “This is a public-safety issue.

Considering the more-lightweight and -flammable materials used to build today’s homes, we need extra protections in place to save homeowners’ and first responders’ lives and reduce property damage in the horrific event of a fire.”

The residential fire-sprinkler requirement as outlined in the 2009 International Residential Code went into effect on Jan. 1 in Pennsylvania. The code requires all newly constructed one- and twofamily homes built in Pennsylvania to have a fire sprinkler system installed.

The requirement has widespread support from the State Fire Commission, as well as firefighters from across the state.

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Feb. 10State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts free energy forum at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th & Woodland Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10Phila. Unemployment Project Happy Hour at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., 5-8 p.m. $5 door donation includes beer, wine and appetizers. For info (215) 557-0822, ext. 102.

Feb. 10Germantown Republican Club hosts Lincoln Day Dinner at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6 p.m.

Honoree and speaker Lt. Gov. James Cawley. Tickets $65. For info Jack Morley (215) 389-1768.

Feb. 10Fundraiser for Judge Kenneth J. Powell, Jr., at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $125. For info Nora (267) 251-2779.

Feb. 10Friends of Damon K. Roberts host wine tasting at Jet Wine Bar, 1525 South St. 6-7:30 Suggested donations $25 up. For info Lisa Robinson (267) 334-0244.

Feb. 10Phila. Young Democrats Meetup at R2L Restaurant & Lounge, 2 Liberty Pl., 37th fl., 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 108th Ward Leader Stephanie Frank Singer ward meeting at Warwick Hotel’s Walnut Rm., 7-8:30 p.m.

Closed meeting but candidates can drop off petitions.

Feb. 10Verna Tyner kicks off campaign for 8th Dist. Council at Venango House, 2104 W. Venango St., 7 p.m. For info Lauren Townsend (215) 939-7621.

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