I am not running against Mr. Cruz and Mr. Ramos for State Representative; I'm running for State Representative for you.
I'm not going to say vote for me because I am the most qualified candidate; but I will say vote for me because I am the candidate that will place your needs, your family needs, and our community needs first.
I will not engage Mr. Cruz and Mr. Ramos in childish banter such as attacking one's character and integrity; but as State Representative I pledge to serve you, the residents of the 180th District, with integrity and character that you'll be proud of.
I am not going to be a "career" politician that represents you; rather I am and will continue to be a human service advocate that represents the residents of the 180th District.
I'm running for State Representative of the 180th District because as a resident, I am witnessing our great community descend into decay, poverty, illiteracy, high unemployment, chaos from violence, and hopelessness. And as a father who is raising a child here, I want him to have the chance to grow up without fear of walking through our streets.
I'm running for State Representative of the 180th District because my goal is to end the decay, reduce the poverty and high unemployment, stop the violence and improve illiteracy among the youth, adolescents and adults. I believe by addressing the issues head-on we will eradicate chaos and create a peaceful community based on the principals of compassion, safety, security, and hope for a lasting, and prosperous future our community.
I’m Not Running against Mr. Cruz and Mr. Ramos…I’m Running for YOU!
Anthony P. Johnson, candidate for State Representative, 180th District
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
“My Mission is Crystal Clear.”
The road to becoming State Representative of the 180th District is a long and winding road, full of pitfalls and road blocks that would make a walk through Dante's Inferno feel like a mid-summer's day stroll through the cool breezes.
Part of the process of running for State Representative is gathering enough signatures to be on the ballot. I learned recently that the signatures I personally obtained by knocking on doors of registered voters in the approved zip codes during the worst snow and rain our City ever encountered are now being challenged. In a short time, I will prove that every signature was solicited and authentic.
Not to sound like a broken record, but as I've stated on numerous occasions, I am not nor will I ever be a "career politician" because quit simply I have no interest in "playing the game."
What I am is a Human Services professional--a founder of a grass root, non-profit organization in which academic and non-traditional sports programs have been created to assist at-risk youth residing not only in the 180th District, but also throughout the great city of Philadelphia helping them to become productive citizens.
If elected State Representative in the 180th District, my mission is crystal clear when I say that I will secure funding and push for neighborhoods patrols in the community. I will address crime in the community by demanding increased police patrols and creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles, and violent gangs. I will work endlessly and create the presence of safety in our neighborhoods as well as build a positive relationship between residents and the police through workshops and other activities. As State Representative of the 180th District I will provide the community with Literacy and GED programs and partner with local food markets, pharmacies, and retail stores to hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to decrease unemployment and poverty. I will obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grass roots after-school programs that are essential to the academic and social growth of our children. I will work to re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public schools in our communities, and lastly, I will take the steps to implement effective recreation centers in the communities for youth and adolescents.
Consequently, leading up to the May 18 Primaries, I will address the challenges ranging from the legality of signatures to challenging the status quo of "career” politicians and campaign finance reform. One thing is crystal clear; my mission to create and provide resources to the residents of the 180th District. I, like all of the residents of our neighborhood, are tired of empty promises. We want action--and as a diversified community, we are unified in our desire to live in peace, well-being, and hope for our future generations.
Anthony P. Johnson, candidate for State Representative, 180th District.
Part of the process of running for State Representative is gathering enough signatures to be on the ballot. I learned recently that the signatures I personally obtained by knocking on doors of registered voters in the approved zip codes during the worst snow and rain our City ever encountered are now being challenged. In a short time, I will prove that every signature was solicited and authentic.
Not to sound like a broken record, but as I've stated on numerous occasions, I am not nor will I ever be a "career politician" because quit simply I have no interest in "playing the game."
What I am is a Human Services professional--a founder of a grass root, non-profit organization in which academic and non-traditional sports programs have been created to assist at-risk youth residing not only in the 180th District, but also throughout the great city of Philadelphia helping them to become productive citizens.
If elected State Representative in the 180th District, my mission is crystal clear when I say that I will secure funding and push for neighborhoods patrols in the community. I will address crime in the community by demanding increased police patrols and creating stricter penalties for drug dealers, pedophiles, and violent gangs. I will work endlessly and create the presence of safety in our neighborhoods as well as build a positive relationship between residents and the police through workshops and other activities. As State Representative of the 180th District I will provide the community with Literacy and GED programs and partner with local food markets, pharmacies, and retail stores to hire residents that support these businesses as loyal customers to decrease unemployment and poverty. I will obtain state/federal funding for existing quality and new grass roots after-school programs that are essential to the academic and social growth of our children. I will work to re-implement extracurricular activities back into the public schools in our communities, and lastly, I will take the steps to implement effective recreation centers in the communities for youth and adolescents.
Consequently, leading up to the May 18 Primaries, I will address the challenges ranging from the legality of signatures to challenging the status quo of "career” politicians and campaign finance reform. One thing is crystal clear; my mission to create and provide resources to the residents of the 180th District. I, like all of the residents of our neighborhood, are tired of empty promises. We want action--and as a diversified community, we are unified in our desire to live in peace, well-being, and hope for our future generations.
Anthony P. Johnson, candidate for State Representative, 180th District.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
"The Scourge of Humanity?"
If healthcare reform fails to pass this week, then those elected officials that championed its demise will be viewed by some as the "Scourge of Humanity."
But are they?
Did the "career" politicians who sought to destroy healthcare reform do anything that they were not suppose to do? The aforementioned would argue that they fought so vigorously because that is what the overwhelming majority of Americans wanted. But we all know that that admission is "factless" and that the real reason career politicians vociferously fought to kill the bill is their support to the overwhelming and powerful “minority” of Americans that operate healthcare corporations that want no part of healthcare reform.
In their decision, are they ensuring the uneasy balance in the universe between good and evil? Are they that oppose healthcare reform evil?
But what about those elected officials that were supposed to champion healthcare reform on behalf of the majority of Americans that demand it? Why are they failing to achieve this objective? Are they in league with the healthcare corporations to not get the legislation passed? Will they tell Americans that they tried “very hard” to pass the legislation but the healthcare corporations were just too powerful, and once the cameras are turned-off, will they meet in a dark alley to collect their payment for services rendered for “pretending” to be for healthcare reform? Are those elected officials in fact the "Scourge of Humanity," or are they GOD’S, ALLAH'S, YAWAH'S, JAHOVAH’S noblest?
Legend has it that when cast upon the “wall of life,” good and evil intentions may mirror one another, and the road to hell is paved with good intentions where one can assume that the waiting list for a room in the abyss is backlogged for the next millennium. Perhaps the current tormented occupants once faced the same type of dilemma only to sellout for what they deemed to be the greater good--namely “money.”
In a short time the outcome of the healthcare debate in America will be decided which will decide if healthcare is for every American or for the very few. The road to good intentions will be debated at a later date.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
But are they?
Did the "career" politicians who sought to destroy healthcare reform do anything that they were not suppose to do? The aforementioned would argue that they fought so vigorously because that is what the overwhelming majority of Americans wanted. But we all know that that admission is "factless" and that the real reason career politicians vociferously fought to kill the bill is their support to the overwhelming and powerful “minority” of Americans that operate healthcare corporations that want no part of healthcare reform.
In their decision, are they ensuring the uneasy balance in the universe between good and evil? Are they that oppose healthcare reform evil?
But what about those elected officials that were supposed to champion healthcare reform on behalf of the majority of Americans that demand it? Why are they failing to achieve this objective? Are they in league with the healthcare corporations to not get the legislation passed? Will they tell Americans that they tried “very hard” to pass the legislation but the healthcare corporations were just too powerful, and once the cameras are turned-off, will they meet in a dark alley to collect their payment for services rendered for “pretending” to be for healthcare reform? Are those elected officials in fact the "Scourge of Humanity," or are they GOD’S, ALLAH'S, YAWAH'S, JAHOVAH’S noblest?
Legend has it that when cast upon the “wall of life,” good and evil intentions may mirror one another, and the road to hell is paved with good intentions where one can assume that the waiting list for a room in the abyss is backlogged for the next millennium. Perhaps the current tormented occupants once faced the same type of dilemma only to sellout for what they deemed to be the greater good--namely “money.”
In a short time the outcome of the healthcare debate in America will be decided which will decide if healthcare is for every American or for the very few. The road to good intentions will be debated at a later date.
Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District
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