Posts tagged with Kendra Brooks

Last Updated: Oct. 14, 2019 · 5:11 p.m.

‘Pure money’? Philly Democrats and Republicans grapple with third-party win

Working Families Party’s Kendra Brooks clinched a Council seat in a historic first for the city.

Kendra Brooks will become the first independent councilmember in modern city history.

The spend is basically unprecedented for a third-party candidate in Philadelphia.

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None of the five Democratic nominees and only two of the five Republicans showed up.

The surging Working Families candidate already has a pile of endorsements and cash.

Seven third-party candidates filed to run for City Council — with an eye for the two at-large seats held by Republicans.

The Office of Violence Prevention is giving out grants up to $20,000.

Weekly gatherings in the North Philly neighborhood are picking up steam.