League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizens Education Fund
	Allegheny County, PA May 17, 2011 Election
	Council Member; City of Pittsburgh; District 9; Democratic Party Voter Information 4 Year Term. This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Ricky Burgess 2,030 votes 49.90% Party: Democratic Lucille Prater-Holliday 1,317 votes 32.37% Party: Democratic Phyllis Copeland-Mitchell 712 votes 17.50% Party: Democratic Occupation: City Council Candidate B.S. Criminal Justice (Point Park University, Pittsburgh) A.B.A. Business Administration (Wheeler School of Business, Pittsburgh) A Solid Social Service Track-Record with successful outcomes for over Two Decades National Recognition in New York Times for Major Role in "GAPS" Initiative Program (model for $68-million Job Retention Program) The New York Times recognition for aiding 700 volunteer particpants who quit welfare for jobs Recognized by The Pittsburgh Foundation Annual Report for work with Young Mothers Priorities: Safe and Clean Communities: "Guns Must Be Off The Streets!" Vigorous prosecution for illegal gun possession and use, police foot patrol , crime watch Leadership & Representation: Visibility, Approachability, Transparency, Community Input, Independent Thinker at the table casting votes for district 9 Community Development Block Grant: Return CDBG control while it still exists. Future funds will be allocated during the current budget year Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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