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Allegheny County, PA May 17, 2011 Election
Council Member; City of Pittsburgh; District 9; Democratic Party Voter Information

4 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Ricky Burgess 2,030 votes 49.90%

  • Party: Democratic
Lucille Prater-Holliday 1,317 votes 32.37%
  • Party: Democratic
Phyllis Copeland-Mitchell Click here for more information about this candidate 712 votes 17.50%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: City Council Candidate
  • B.S. Criminal Justice (Point Park University, Pittsburgh)
  • A.B.A. Business Administration (Wheeler School of Business, Pittsburgh)
  • A Solid Social Service Track-Record with successful outcomes for over Two Decades
  • National Recognition in New York Times for Major Role in "GAPS" Initiative Program (model for $68-million Job Retention Program)
  • The New York Times recognition for aiding 700 volunteer particpants who quit welfare for jobs
  • Recognized by The Pittsburgh Foundation Annual Report for work with Young Mothers
Priorities:
  • Safe and Clean Communities: "Guns Must Be Off The Streets!" Vigorous prosecution for illegal gun possession and use, police foot patrol , crime watch
  • Leadership & Representation: Visibility, Approachability, Transparency, Community Input, Independent Thinker at the table casting votes for district 9
  • Community Development Block Grant: Return CDBG control while it still exists. Future funds will be allocated during the current budget year

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