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Sean P. McAleer |
McAleer NearlyTriples Incumbent Brian O’Neill’s Total Vote Count for the Primary Election in the 10th District’s Councilmatic Race Sean McAleer, Democratic candidate in Northeast Philadelphia's 10th Councilmatic Race, today announced that he nearly tripled incumbent Brian O’Neill’s total votes received for the primary election held last Tuesday. McAleer received 13,986 votes to O’Neill’s 5,400 votes. McAleer is running against 27 year incumbent Republican Brian O'Neill. "I have to thank all my Ward Leaders; Bill Dolbow from the 35th Ward, Christine Solomon from the 53rd Ward, John Sabatina, Sr. from the 56th Ward, Frank Conaway from the 57th Ward, Senator Mike Stack from the 58th Ward, Chris Drumm from the 63 Ward, Councilwoman Krajewski from the 65 Ward, Shawn Dillon from the 66A Ward, and Mike McAleer from the 66B Ward. In addition, I would like to thank my wife and children, all the committee people throughout the district, my campaign staffers including; Jonathan Saidel, Campaign Chairman, Harry Citrino, Treasurer, Joseph Dougherty the Business Manager for Iron Workers, Local 401, who servers as my Labor Chairman, and all my labor supporters including The Building and Construction Trades and The AFL-CIO." "My real fight starts today with five months of rigorous campaigning. I have successfully beaten Councilman Brian O’Neill in every aspect of the campaign so far and I will continue my success through November. I started the campaign beating Mr. O’Neill in the number of signatures collected; I collected 4,018 signatures, Mr. O’Neill collected approximately 3,000. And now I nearly tripled Mr. O’Neill in the total number of votes received last Tuesday. I wanted to make a statement with the way I conducted my campaign to date and I strongly believe I accomplished that goal. I am now being taken very seriously, but I won’t rest until November 4, 2007, when I am the new Councilman for the 10th District. My campaign team will be swinging into high gear and I will start hitting the streets immediately. My campaign slogan is: ‘The Choice is Clear . . . McAleer for City Council-District 10.’ In addition, I will be a full-time non partisan councilman that is easily approachable by all constituents adding a satellite office to the Northeast with regular business hours, evening, and weekend hours too. I will bring a strong voice that will allow Northeast Philadelphia to regain a seat at the table in City Hall."
McAleer Gets Major Labor Endorsement in 10th Councilmatic District Race Sean McAleer, Democratic candidate in Northeast Philadelphia’s 10 Councilmatic Race, today announced that he has received the endorsement of the Philadelphia Building Trades. McAleer is running against 27 year incumbent Republican Brian O’Neill. "I am honored to have earned the support of the city’s working men and women. Working families can count on me to stand up for what they represent" said McAleer. "As a full time Councilman I will stand up for what working family’s value, safer neighborhoods and a quality education for their children." Pat Gillespie, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades, said that they endorsed McAleer because, "the 10 Councilmatic District is in dire need of representation and strongly believes Sean will be that Councilman." McAleer’s Labor Chairman, Joe Dougherty of Ironworkers Local 401, sponsored McAleer’s unanimous endorsement. McAleer who is currently the Director of Development and Planning at Franklin Towne Charter High School, resides in Holme Circle with his wife Jeanne and two children Mary and Sean, Jr.
Sean McAleer Announces Candidacy for 10th Councilmanic District Philadelphia, January 23, 2007- Sean McAleer announced his candidacy for the 10th Councilmanic District today. McAleer, age 39, is a lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia. He currently resides in the Holme Circle area. “I am running because I can make a difference and improve the 10th Councilmanic District”, said McAleer. “The first issue I want to address is Philadelphia’s rising homicide rate. No section of the city is immune from this problem. We need more cops on the street and if I am elected Councilman for the 10th District, I will increase the size of the Philadelphia Police Force to get more officers on the street and in our neighborhoods.” In addition to crime, Sean McAleer will work to improve education. He currently works as a school administrator for Franklin Towne Charter High School. “While working at Franklin Towne Charter High School, I have gained valuable experience on education issues”, said McAleer. “For far too long, we have lacked leadership on this issue. We can’t use cruise control or fall asleep at the wheel. I believe we must accelerate educational opportunities for our children. We must work as educational partners with the School Reform Commission and the Commonwealth by increasing funding for proven educational programs such as smaller-class sizes.” Sean McAleer has also gained vital professional experience and first hand knowledge of quality-of-life issues working for City Councilman At-Large Jim Kenney. While working for Councilman Kenney, Sean served as a Community Planning Liaison. “Our neighborhoods need a new perspective, someone who is looking out for their needs and interests”, said McAleer. “I will help our neighborhoods by increasing funding for senior groups and youth groups. This will ensure that seniors and youths have positive community assets that can provide critical life skills such as teamwork, health, friendship, leadership as well as basic necessities such as a good meal, companionship, and a place to exercise.” “From door-to-door, and street-to-street, I’m going to talk to residents about my plans for change and improvement”, said McAleer. “With better leadership in City Council, we will improve education, reduce crime, and help our neighborhoods.” Sean McAleer’s Campaign Committee is hosting a fundraiser on February 12, from 6-9 p.m. at Chickie and Pete’s Restaurant. Chickie and Pete’s is located at 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. For more information please visit www.mcaleer07.net or call 267-767-8384.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (267) 767-8384 March 26, 2007 McAleer, the Democratic Candidate in the 10th Councilmatic District Race is Honored for his Outstanding Dedication to his Community. The Philadelphia Police Department’s 8th District Selects McAleer as the 2006 Townwatch Member of the Year. Sean McAleer, Democratic candidate in Northeast Philadelphia's 10th Councilmatic Race, today announced that he has been selected as the Philadelphia Police Department’s 8th District’s Townwatch Member of the Year for 2006. McAleer is an active member and vice chairman of Ashton Townwatch. McAleer is running against a 27 year incumbent Republican Brian O'Neill. "I am honored to have been selected as the Philadelphia Police Department’s 8th District’s Townwatch Member of the Year for 2006. I have many people to thank for this award. First, my wife Jeanne, and my children they are truly the driving force behind my actions. My wife is the most understanding compassionate and loving person I have ever known. Second, all Ashton Townwatch members, especially Larry and Carrol Mitchell who serve as President and Base Station who are the foundation of Ashton Townwatch. Third, Captain Kelly, Steven Carr, the CRO, 5 squad, and all the other police personnel that make the 8th District the best Police District in Philadelphia." "I truly believe in order to have a safe community everyone must pitch in. The police can not do this alone; we could have a police officer on every corner and still have high crime rates. Everyone that either lives or works in our community can help in different ways. It’s time to put our differences aside and work together to build a better place to live, work and raise our families." McAleer who is currently the Director of Development and Planning at Franklin Towne Charter High School, resides in Holme Circle with his wife Jeanne and three children Mary, Sean Jr. and their newest addition Claire Anne born on March 13, 2007. He has served as Community Planning Liaison for Councilman-at-Large Jim Kenny for the last five years and previously, has worked for the Court of Common Pleas for over ten years in several different capacities. He is currently Vice Chairman of Ashton Town Watch, a member of the 2nd, 7th and 8th Police Districts PDAC's and a PIAA football official. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (267) 767.8384 February 8, 2007 McAleer Gets Major Labor Endorsement in 10th Councilmatic District Race Sean McAleer, Democratic candidate in Northeast Philadelphia’s 10 Councilmatic Race, today announced that he has received the endorsement of the Philadelphia Building Trades. McAleer is running against 27 year incumbent Republican Brian O’Neill. "I am honored to have earned the support of the city’s working men and women. Working families can count on me to stand up for what they represent" said McAleer. "As a full time Councilman I will stand up for what working family’s value, safer neighborhoods and a quality education for their children." Pat Gillespie, Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades, said that they endorsed McAleer because, "the 10 Councilmatic District is in dire need of representation and strongly believes Sean will be that Councilman." McAleer’s Labor Chairman, Joe Dougherty of Ironworkers Local 401, sponsored McAleer’s unanimous endorsement. McAleer who is currently the Director of Development and Planning at Franklin Towne Charter High School, resides in Holme Circle with his wife Jeanne and two children Mary and Sean, Jr. He has served as Community Planning Liaison for Councilman-At-Large Jim Kenney and has worked for the Court of Common Pleas. He is currently Vice Chairman of Ashton Town Watch, a member of the 2nd, 7th and 8th Police Districts PDAC’s and a PIAA football official. Northeast Times Problems force Holme Circle
meeting The Holme Circle neighborhood doesn’t have an official civic association, but that may not be the case for long. On July 25, residents of the area gathered at St. Jerome’s School for the second time in recent weeks to address a couple of big local issues. Neighbors are battling a cell telephone service over a series of digital antennas on the roof of a local apartment building. They’re also trying to stop groups of teenagers from causing disturbances and committing vandalism around the neighborhood at night. Ironically, as folks filed out of the school hall after the meeting, dozens of young people were loitering in the parking lot. Some played ball, while others just sat around chatting with friends. It was close to 9:30 p.m., and there were no organized activities at the parish that night. Local Republican committeewoman Ann DiMaio and Democrat committeeman Sean McAleer organized the gathering, which also included officers from the 8th Police District, and officials from the cell company, T-Mobile. "When you have to call a community meeting to address these issues, to me that means it’s come to a head," said Steve Carr, community relations officer for the 8th District. Some among about 75 residents in attendance rattled off complaints including vandalism, graffiti, underage drinking, disorderly crowds, curfew violations and burglary. With the warm weather and no school, kids are out late all the time, neighbors complained, even on weeknights when curfew for teens 13 and up is 10:30 p.m. and under 13 is 9 p.m. One nun from St. Jerome noted that somebody broke into the parish’s child day-care facility recently. Some neighbors say they’ve tried calling 911 to report the late-night crowds, but often the police don’t come until after the problem has moved, or they don’t show up at all. "What do we do about getting rid of these kids?" one woman asked. Carr explained that police in the district are in high demand due to the volume of 911 calls and the size of the district. The 8th is the largest district area-wise in the city at 14.2 square miles. Furthermore, disorderly crowds are lower on the list of police priorities than many other common crimes. High priority calls get first response. "Unfortunately, when that priority call comes in, your call is going to get moved down the list," Carr said. "As officers clear the assignments they’re already on, the dispatcher is going to the next priority job on the list." The district can try and attack the problem a different way, however, according to Carr. The district has a special tactical squad that it dispatches to address problems in particular areas. Carr said that the district may be able to send the squad to Holme Circle to enforce the curfew and nab any troublemakers. But the squad would then have to move elsewhere. "We also can’t interrupt the other things that those guys are working on rightnow," Carr cautioned. Police are hoping that the city’s new curfew centers will coax parents to look after their kids more closely. The Northeast-based center is in Frankford. Kids that police arrest for curfew violations end up at the center to wait for their parents to pick them up. "Now let’s see how many parents step forward (to watch their kids) after they have to take a ride down to the 15th district at one in the morning," Carr said. On July 24, officers cited 10 youths for lingering around Welsh Road and Holme Avenue past curfew. The cell phone antenna issue could carry on well past the summer. Residents voted about 2-to-1 to demand that T-Mobile remove a dozen antennas from the roof of Holme Circle Apartments, at 2800 Axe Factory Road. The antennas went up in January along with an accessory utility cabinet after the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspection approved them for the site without forcing the case to a public zoning hearing. The units rise about 12 feet above the 25-foot apartment building. Many neighbors consider them unsightly. After viewing them, McAleer filed an appeal against the city permit granted to T-Mobile. Residents met at St. Jerome’s in April and voted unanimously to back the appeal. McAleer and DiMaio testified against the antennas at a June 12 appeal hearing before the zoning board. On June 12, the zoning board asked T-Mobile to redesign the configuration and to meet with neighbors to seek a compromise. At last week’s meeting, T-Mobile showed residents four alternatives. One was to erect a 45-foot-tall pole "disguised" as a tree in front of the apartment building. A similar pole — minus the fake tree branches — could serve as a flagpole. One rooftop option was for a "cell chimney," in which the antennas would be enclosed inside a 15-foot high and three-foot wide box disguised as a chimney. A second rooftop option would be to enclose the antennas in four 12-foot cylinders, one on each corner of the roof. When asked why T-Mobile chose the apartment site, a company engineer said that the antennas fill a "coverage gap" or dead spot in the network. Moving the site even minimally would prevent signals from reaching other antennas, thereby disrupting service. The majority of residents voted to continue with the zoning board appeal, anyway, knowing that the board may not decide in their favor and that even if they win, T-Mobile will likely file its own appeal. DiMaio and McAleer discussed holding another meeting in September to update neighbors on both issues and to organize a new civic association and Town Watch for the area. •• Reporter William Kenny can be reached at 215-354-3031 or bkenny@phillynews.com
Northeast Times, February 1st, 2007 McAleer
ready Public Record, City Hall Sam section, January 18th, 2007 SEAN MCALEER is expected to announce shortly he is a Democratic candidate for City Council in the 10th District. Sean is the son of likable MIKE McALEER, the ward leader in the 66th Ward. He has extensive experience with City government, having worked in the office of Councilman at Large JAMES KENNEY where he is community planning liaison. full story.........
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