Former Brady Staffer Confirms Council Run Consideration
We told you in Friday's column that Rich Subbio, a former staffer for U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, is considering a run for City Council in the May 2011 Democratic primary election. We also noted that Brady told us he could not support Subbio versus a Democratic incumbent on Council and couldn't have Subbio on his staff while he was considering a run. What we didn't have was Subbio's side of the story. We do now, via an e-mail that arrived today:
Former Brady Staffer Confirms Council Run Consideration
Chris Brennan
We told you in Friday's column that Rich Subbio, a former staffer for U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, is considering a run for City Council in the May 2011 Democratic primary election. We also noted that Brady told us he could not support Subbio versus a Democratic incumbent on Council and couldn't have Subbio on his staff while he was considering a run. What we didn't have was Subbio's side of the story. We do now, via an e-mail that arrived today:
While it is true I am considering a run for Philadelphia City Council, I have not yet decided whether it will be a district or at-large race. I will be making that decision in the coming weeks as I talk to people in the community, both in my neighborhood and beyond. This much is clear: Philadelphia continues to need strong and independent leadership, people who are thoughtful and work hard. Working for Congressman Bob Brady, my friend and mentor of the last 25 years, I have also learned there comes a time to pull together for the common good. I have always valued Congressman Brady’s counsel and respect his position. But I learned from him that leadership requires the strength to know what’s right and do what’s right. I know the people of Philadelphia agree with me, and I look forward to having a conversation with them as I explore a candidacy.
Sincerely, Richard Subbio (Formerly Deputy Staff Director for the Committee on House Administration)
What district does he live in?— SirEdward- According to whitepages.com, he's Brady's neighbor in the 4th.— SirEdward
- According to whitepages.com, he's Brady's neighbor in the 4th.— SirEdward
- Generally, i am not much for politicians. I often find them to be mostly concerned about personal power and private agendas, more than focusing on the issues that they were elected to solve by the people. That being said, i was pleased to learn of Richard Subbio's announcement of running for City Council. When racial issues threatened to tear apart his Overbrook Community, who was there to len a helping hand---SUBBIO. When his own family and friends admonished him for dating a African-American woman, well before it was popular to do so, who refused to give in to their petty demands--SUBBIO. When the residents of Dagget st were in danger of losing their homes to to construction problems, who was there to help them--SUBBIO. Who has often been on the front lines of the struggle to affirm the rights of the marginilized and downtrodden--SUBBIO. Like i said i don't do politics often, but when i do--SUBBIO!!! Stay thirsty for good govenment my friends!— rikrask
- SirEdward is probably Rendell or a city committee operative. What difference does it make where he lives as long as it's in the city? I applaud Subbio for having the courage and commitment to stand up to Brady and say "Ok, I'm going to run without your suppport" and step down from his political job to do so. Brady and the Democratic City Committee should be taken to task for being perfectly willing to accept the status quo and inhibit newer, younger, fresher ideas coming to the party. Is that democracy in action?!? City Council could be the most moribund department in city government if not for the fact that every other department and/or agency is equally inept. Without term limits we should welcome new people with fresh ideas. Ain't nobody getting it done now in council. And as far as where Subbio lives and if he's planning to run for a district or at-large seat, my aunt saw him today looking at a house for sale near 10th & Tasker. Maybe he's moving in on Fumo territory. Good for him. If a candidate has better ideas, let's hear them.— frenval
- It makes a difference as far as what district he would run in for district council... duh. It clearly states in Subbio's letter that he hasn't decided whether he's running for at-large or district. Not sure why I hadn't go look up what district he lives in myself, instead of it being reported in the story. P.S. I didn't know it was now "popular" to date African American women. I must be behind the times.— SirEdward
- Also, if he moves to 10th & Tasker and runs in the 1st, does that mean he, like Vern Anastasio, expects DiCicco to retire after taking his DROP payment?— SirEdward
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