You're freshly rested after a beautiful holiday weekend and an amazing Narberth 4th of July celebration. You enjoyed the tremendous fireworks show on Saturday night (click below in case you missed it!).
You decided not to take the Narberth Cannonball Run that left from Albrecht's on Sunday morning headed for Michael Jackson's public funeral at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Then, you open Mayor Grady's weekly NarbNet email to read:
"The local Democratic committee is looking for a fourth Narberth Borough Council candidate for the November 2009 election. Of the four primary winners, Councilman Matt Pettigrew has decided to withdraw from seeking re-election citing personal reasons. Narberth residents who are registered and interested should contact me by July 15th either by phone 267-934-1750 or by email to grady@tfgrady.com. I have been appointed to head up a 15-person selection committee. There are 7 members of Borough Council with 4 of those seats up for election this fall, 2009. Bob Wegbreit, Heidi Boise and Surge Ghosh are the three current Democratic candidates and will be joined by a yet to be determined 4th candidate. This is a great opportunity to get involved, give something back (yes, we’re all volunteers) and help make decisions for the benefit of our wonderful and special town. "
If you care about your community then consider throwing your hat in the ring and serving your community.
Wasn't there someone who did not get re-elected when Surge was voted in? Could that person be nominated again? I'm confused as to why there was a big campaign recently and now it looks like one person could just step into this position during the summer. Is this true? How does this actually work? And what do these people actually do?
Posted by: Amanda | July 06, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Yes, Andy Haakenson could throw his name back into the ring. The 15-person selection committee would consider him along with any other names.
Posted by: Narblog Editor | July 06, 2009 at 08:12 PM