Archive for the 'Election' Category

Mt. Washington Obama Volunteer Team Meeting

Monday, July 21st, 2008

So it looks like the spotlight’s on Mt. Washington tomorrow for Senator Obama’s campaign. If you’re interested in volunteering or just want to hear more about the candidate, stop by the Shiloh Street Grille at 7pm. Go here to sign-up in advance or to get more information.
Oh and since we try to be non-partisan, if Senator McCain’s […]

Make sure you know where you’re voting before Tuesday

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

If you’re not sure of your polling place, go here or here to find out. It’s as simple as typing in your address (thanks circusvue).
And if you’re still undecided, go here for more information. I know we’re all focused on the presidential primary, but there are candidates running for other offices as well.
ADDENDUM: 15211Advocate found this site as well, […]

City Council District 2

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

There have been several articles in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the race for Representative Petrone’s seat in the 27th District (the townships of Neville and Stowe; and the boroughs of Avalon, Ben Avon, Crafton, Dormont, Emsworth, Glenfield, Ingram, and McKees Rocks). Dan Deasy is one of the candidates vying for this position come next […]

All Politics is Local

Friday, March 14th, 2008

We won’t get all political on you, but we will remind you that people in other countries all over the world stand in lines for hours and even risk their lives to vote. So please vote…for someone…anyone.
The last day to register to vote in the April 22nd primary is Monday, March 24th. If you still […]

Pittsburgh City Council Mentioned in Bigoted Tirade

Monday, March 10th, 2008

We at 15211.org are not usually in the business of asking anything of our loyal readership (other than to comment on our posts), but we would appreciate it if you listened closely to the video below. It’s the audio of a speech given by Representative Sally Kern from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and sprinkled throughout are […]

“*You call it conflict. I call it democracy”.

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

By now, we all know the results of the race for mayor. For those that supported Mark DeSantis, the fact that he made a strong showing in an area dominated by Democrats is remarkable. The point though is that it shouldn’t be.
My hope is that the practice of going into the polling place and blithely […]

VOTE TODAY!!!!!

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

It’s Super Tuesday here in Pittsburgh.
If you read this blog you more than likely live in the city. If you live in the city, you get to vote on this very important Mayoral Race.
I don’t care who you want to win, just make sure you vote! If you don’t vote you can’t bitch about what’s […]

A Reform Agenda for Cities

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Former Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neill once said “All politics is local”. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the city of Pittsburgh as residents vote in the mayoral election tomorrow. While I can certainly see why people would choose Mark DeSantis, I urge residents of Mt. Washington to think about what his affiliations […]

Dirty Backroom Politics

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

This post is simply meant to echo my previous post. I implore you and beg of you to vote for the Mt. Washington CDC Board based on skills, experience, and abilities.
There are rumors swirling around that a certain current member of the board that stated in the ViewPoint he was running to retain his position […]

V-O-T-E this Thursday!

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

If you’re reading this blog and you’re one of the 6,000+ peeps that live in Mt. Washington and happen to already be a member of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation, PUHLEEZE vote this Thursday the 18th. Voting takes place at the Senior Center on Virginia Ave sometime between 6-7pm. Call the MWCDC for specifics […]