Our Vote, Our Future Mayoral Forum

As part of UAC’s “Our Vote, Our Future” initiative, the Urban Affairs Coalition, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, and One Day at a Time are hosting a mayoral forum where Philadelphians can voice their hopes, concerns, and what they know will make Philadelphia an ever-better place for all of us.

Our forum will focus on issues that are top of mind for Philadelphians, including education, youth development, health equity, substance abuse recovery, housing, equitable economic development, and gun violence. Attending this forum will allow you to hear directly from the candidates on how they plan to address these critical issues.

Philadelphia voters will submit their questions when they register for the forum or through a survey.

Moderators:

Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition

Shaun Elliott, President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Community Remarks:

Mel Wells, President of ODAAT

Confirmed Candidates:

Rev. Warren Bloom Sr.

Amen Brown

Jeff Brown

James DeLeon

Allan Domb

Derek S. Green

Helen Gym

Cherelle Parker

Maria Quinones-Sanchez

Rebecca Rhynhart

The UAC’s Our Voice, Our Future initiative is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute, Peter and Judy Leone, the JohnS. and James L. Knight Foundation, Harriet and Larry Weiss, and the Wyncote Foundation, among others. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.

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Urban Affairs Coalition:

The Urban Affairs Coalition is a trusted fiscal sponsor to over 70 Philadelphia nonprofits, serving over 250,000 Philadelphians every day. As a go-to connector and convener for the public, philanthropic, and business sectors committed to social impact, UAC’s partners’ missions represent the aspirations of our diverse city.

One Day At A Time:

ODAAT is dedicated to serving low-income and homeless individuals in the Philadelphia area who are afflicted by addiction and HIV/AIDS. Our focus is on providing peer support and promoting healthy, positive lifestyles. ODAAT utilizes a community-based recovery model and support system, allowing people to recover in the same environment in which they became addicted.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA:

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Throughout the Delaware Valley, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA serves more than 150,000 individuals each year – regardless of age, income or background – across 15 branches located in Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Pike, Burlington and Camden counties. Coupled with dozens of childcare sites, and one overnight camp in the Poconos, the Y has extraordinary reach in connecting people to healthier lives. For more information, please call 215-963- 3700 or visit philaymca.org.