Barbara Capozzi Leaves Open The Idea Of Election Contest
Barbara Capozzi, the real estate broker who lost the City Council 2nd District Democratic primary election to state Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, just left open the notion of contesting the election results to the Court of Common Pleas. In a statement just released, Capozzi says she is disappointed by "very proud of the honest and strong campaign that we ran against the 'machine'."
Barbara Capozzi Leaves Open The Idea Of Election Contest
Chris Brennan
Barbara Capozzi, the real estate broker who lost the City Council 2nd District Democratic primary election to state Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, just left open the notion of contesting the election results to the Court of Common Pleas. In a statement just released, Capozzi says she is disappointed by "very proud of the honest and strong campaign that we ran against the 'machine'."
"As for the final election results, I am considering all options in regards to the next steps," her statement reads. "It is in the city's best interest that the residents of the 2nd District get the last say in how represents them in City Council."
A contest would have to be filed within five days of the election results being certified by the Philadelphia City Commission, an attorney for Capozzi said.
Good, I hope that she does contest. A slim margin of 46 votes for a state rep who received 70% of the vote last election absolutely deserves investigation.— Amarie- Amarie - Amen!!! and Mr. Brennan, please have someone proof read your material - "how" should be "who"— phillygrlinfl
- The reference to cleaning Kenyatta's filthy block didn't help Barbara. Now she will contest the certified results. Barbara lost the election after spending tons of money. It's time to concede.— Mezike23
- The reference to Capozzi cleaning Johnson's block was made by the newspaper, not the candidate. — PhillyPatriot
- Right - so the Newspaper decided to have Capozzi go to Johnson's block, clean it, have herself photographed doing it and then included the photo in the candidate's e-mail blast. Gosh darn that mainstream media! — H.L. Puttgrass
- No, Capozzi showed up to a scheduled block clean up and, as all candidates do, had her picture taken while helping out. She never made mention of whose block it was. She just helped a community clean up. — PhillyPatriot
- you know what ? you are all not realizing Kenyatta does not even live at that address. Or does he? Its all a smoke screen.So many questions that should be answered. But if you want the answers maybe you should question State Rep keller and Dem. Bob Brady they know exactly what is going on with Mr Johnson.They do spend allot of time with him. Don't they .Maybe they are hiding something? — wowforreal
- If the numbers were reversed Kenyatta Johson would be madly waving the racism flag.— Jay from Philly
- It is interesting that the only one who raise the racism flag is one of Ms Capozzi's supporters, i.e. Jay. What about the two curious flyers that emerged during the campaign which seemed to be dirty tricks with a racist "tinge" possibly put out by someone who may supported Ms Barbara?— rick47
- Who the heck drew up these districts? South of Oregon Avenue is a completely different neighborhood than north of Oregon. Anyway... Didn't Capozzi sell Marty Morningweg his house in The Reserve? Did she even try to get his endorsement? LoL! Wonder if Capozzi would have won if Mike Vick and DeSean Jackson showed up to endorse a friend of their offensive coordinator.— GigantiSP
With a margin so slim, she would have to contest the votes. Anyone one in her position would do so.- rick47, Johnson ran his campaign entirely on his race. Capozzi did not.— Jay from Philly
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