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REPRINTED FROM THENEXTMAYOR.COMJanuary 16, 2007 press release, (submitted via e-mail) |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
CONTACT: Solomon Jones
(215) 829-1620/ (215) 370.5681
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah today announced his plans for an open, honest, and accountable city government. At a press conference at the Ethical Society in Center City, Fattah spoke of an end of pay-to play and a new era of responsive city government.
“In order for a government to effectively work for its residents, it must be open and accountable,” said Congressman Fattah. “In this city, we will forge a purpose-driven government focused on expanding opportunity for all Philadelphians.”
Fattah’s plan is multifaceted. He calls for a more open government that includes a strong Inspector General, enhanced disclosure of the Mayor’s campaign finances, and an end to pay to play. However, Fattah goes even further with his plan and also lays out a real vision for a grassroots city government.
Mayoral Candidate Fattah seeks to maximize citizen participation in city government. This includes conducting city business from a different Councilmanic District once a week and holding open meetings between the Mayor and citizens.
“In a Fattah Administration, we would bring City Hall out of the offices and into the neighborhoods,” said Congressman Fattah. “Once a week, I will come to a separate part of the city and meet with residents on their concerns. Ten weeks later, I will be back to see the progress.”
Congressman Fattah also offered up plans for a more technologically advanced city government, which includes creating a 311 information line on government services and making more city documents available and easily accessible.
“The goal here is for all Philadelphians to feel that have a stake in the city and that they can trust the government again,” said Fattah.
To find out more about the Fattah plan for an open and honest city government, please log on to the website at www.phillyforfattah.com
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