Congratulations, Helen Gym!
Helen is an eloquent advocate for public education in Philadelphia. She fights for students, teachers, and better public schools.
She won!
Statement, Helen Gym, Councilwoman-Elect
“Today, the voters have spoken. I am humbled and proud to enter office with a vote of confidence from a diverse coalition of Philadelphians from every neighborhood, big and small, and to those nationwide who paid attention to and supported this race. My campaign finished how it started, as a grassroots movement for change, knocking on 6,000 doors, making 27,000 phone calls and raising more money through small donations than any Council or Mayoral candidate during the primary.
“Everywhere I went in this campaign, voters demanded a City Council that focused on public education and a growing, sustainable economy for all Philadelphians, especially our most vulnerable. Those voices were heard.
“These communities that carried me on their shoulders to victory will be walking through the doors of City Hall with me in January. Our work has only just begun.”
Diane Ravitch's blog 
Great! It is obvious that we the people are going to have to work as hard Helen Gym and her supporters did to take our country back from the few who think money can buy whatever they want.
This is a war between 99% of the people and that faction in the 1% with most of the money.
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Wonderful news! I hope she can help stop selling off Philadelphia’s public schools.
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It is a great day in Philadelphia.
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Helen won with the most (THE MOST!!!) votes of the 14 candidates that ran for at-large City Council seats. Between this and 3 Dems filling three vacant PA Supreme Court justice seats, today was a pretty good day in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
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Mia Dimbo
From:”Diane Ravitch’s blog” Date:Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 10:08 PM Subject:[New post] Helen Gym Wins City Council Seat in Philadelphia
dianeravitch posted: “Congratulations, Helen Gym! Helen is an eloquent advocate for public education in Philadelphia. She fights for students, teachers, and better public schools. She won! Statement, Helen Gym, Councilwoman-Elect “Today, the voters have spoken. I a”
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Suburban Philadelphia Parents Across America congratulates, Helen Gym! Your neighbors across the city line support you and the children and families of the Philadelphia School District.
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