The 2nd Ward endorses candidates by a majority vote of its committeepeople. The 2nd Ward’s endorsement committee conducts thorough research into candidates and makes endorsement recommendations to the whole Ward based on questionnaires, interviews, and candidate forums. For judicial candidates, the endorsements committee also reviews Bar Association materials.
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Ballot Question No. 1
Creating a Division of Workforce Solutions within the Commerce Dept (Resolution 220872)
Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce and to define its duties?
The Second Ward recommends voting YES on this ballot question.
Ballot Question No. 2
Making Certain Changes to the “Rainy Day Fund” (Resolution 220743)
Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to expand the requirements for annual minimum appropriations to the Budget Stabilization Reserve, more commonly known as the ‘rainy day fund’?
The Second Ward recommends voting YES on this ballot question.
Ballot Question No. 3
Civil Service Carveout for Citizens Police Oversight Commission (Resolution 230016)
Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to make employees of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission exempt from civil service hiring requirements?
The Second Ward recommends voting NO on this ballot question.
Ballot Question No. 4
Creating a Public Safety Officer (Resolution 230115)
Should The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director and to define its powers, duties and responsibilities?
The Second Ward recommends voting NO on this ballot question.