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Philadelphia County, PA November 4, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Tony J. Payton, Jr.

Candidate for
State Representative; District 179

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Representative PA House 179th District
  • Community College of Philadelphia; 2008
  • 2005 Fellow for the Center for Progressive Leadership
  • Big Brothers - Big Sisters
  • Nominated as Person to Watch - Philadelphaia Magine 2008
Top Priorities if Elected
  • State Funded Merti Based Scholarship to Ensure every Pennsylvania Student can get a college education
  • Universal Healthcare would cover all Pennsylvanians that should be explored and that is the ultimate goal, but in the meantime we could pass PA ABC to
  • Strong crime legistation that puts restrictions on hand gun purchases and stiffer sentences for those convicted of straw transaction
Key Endorsements
  • Local 332
  • AFSCME-DC 47
  • Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.reppayton.com
E-mail: tony@reppayton.com

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