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Stephanie Singer - City Commissioner of Philadelphia

Stephanie Singer is a former City Commissioner of Philadelphia and worked to modernize the office, introducing improved hiring practices, encouraging digital distribution of public elections data, and promoting free and fair elections.

Defending the Right to Videotape Public Meetings

by Stephanie Singer - June 7, 2014

Untitled Election Videotaped public meetings City Commissioner

I thought it was obvious that people have the right to videotape public meetings of elected officials. Just in case you were wondering, you have the right to videotape any public hearing or meeting of the City Commissioners (as long as you are unobtrusive and not disruptive).

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election Transparency, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

All’s Fair in Love and War

by Stephanie Singer - May 16, 2014

Rand Paul All's Fair in Love and War

I was delighted to read US Senator Rand Paul’s recent headline-grabbing plea to his fellow Republicans to stop “going crazy on this voter ID thing” and his explicit support for voting rights for convicted felons. It’s a win for democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Felon Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Rand Paul, Republicans, Ron Paul, Voter Access, Voter ID

The Impact of Voter Turnout in Young and Old

by Stephanie Singer - April 19, 2014

Stephanie Singer City Commissioner of Philadelphia Apathy Voter Turnout in Young

Our younger generation doesn’t vote in statewide and local elections in anywhere near their numbers. As a result, issues of particular importance to Philadelphians, like high-quality schools and the money to support them, are given short shrift.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Education, Voter Turnout, Youth Voting Rights

Should Budget Hearings Be Held on Good Friday?

by Stephanie Singer - April 2, 2014

Importance on Good Friday

City Council respects the religious importance of Good Friday. Even though the Budget Hearing schedule is crowded, no hearings are scheduled on Good Friday or on Easter. How about Passover?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Jewish People, Religion and Democracy

Accountability and Transparency Key to More Women Candidates

by Stephanie Singer - March 21, 2014

More Women Candidates Needed

Last week’s message seems to have hit a nerve. Spokesmen for the party machine status quo are on the defensive, saying that they are simply following the party rules. The Women of Philadelphia deserve transparency and accountability.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election Transparency, Women Voting Rights

What’s the Fuss Over Committee People in Philadelphia?

by Stephanie Singer - March 15, 2014

Committee People in Philadelphia

Most of the time, it’s the Ward Leaders who have power over the Committee People in Philadelphia. Once every four years, the Committee People have power over the Ward Leaders. That time is now. That’s why the fuss.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Money Politics

Accountability, Transparency, and the Next City Councilperson

by Stephanie Singer - March 11, 2014

by City Commissioner of Philadelphia Stephanie Singer Next City Councilperson

Because the Special Election for the next city councilperson is a one-shot deal, with no primary election, the Democratic nominee will be chosen by a vote of 69 unelected Democratic Ward Leaders of Philadelphia

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Transparency

Does It Matter Who Is Governor?

by Stephanie Singer - February 17, 2014

who is governor by Stephanie Singer

New Jersey grocery stores can sell wine; Pennsylvania grocery stores are forbidden to sell wine. In Colorado it is legal to smoke marijuana! All these were put in place or maintained by governors working with legislatures.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections

Getting Philadelphia in the Habit of Voting

by Stephanie Singer - January 14, 2014

A (Not So) Surprising Consensus

At City Hall, I am busy running non-partisan workshops on how to run for Committeeperson, spreading the message about how larger turnout pulls in more resources, sending along job alerts and collaborating on procedural improvements.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Voter Turnout

Where do Philly’s Ward Leaders Come From?

by Stephanie Singer - January 7, 2014

Philadelphia ward leader

Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Transparency, Independent Politicians, Third Party, Voter Access

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