Philadelphia’s 2015 Democratic Mayoral Candidates

The 2015 Philadelphia Mayoral Primary takes place May 19, 2015. The six democratic candidates running are listed below:

LYNNE ABRAHAM

• Abraham opposes Mayor Nutter’s property tax hike to provide more money for schools, but believes education spending has to go up. (Read more)

 

NELSON DIAZ

• Diaz says the foundation of his campaign is a desire to improve public education. (Read more)

 

JIM KENNEY

• Kenney sees the way forward as universal Pre-K and the end of stop and frisk. (Read more)

 

DOUG OLIVER

• Oliver says children should not have to leave the district to get the education they need.(Read more)

 

T. MILTON STREET

• Street says his main issue is crime and making city streets safer.  (Read more)

 

ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS

• Williams says he is a leader in getting Philadelphia public school students the resources they deserve. (Read more)

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