ELEPHANT CORNER: Freed Pumps A Main Line Crowd

DAVID FREED, candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, was in the Philadelphia area to hold a press conference with the “Women for Freed”. The press conference was at A Children’s Place in Devon, a pre-school owned by Republican DONNA PARISI.

Freed was introduced by RISA FERMAN, the District Attorney of Montgomery Co. Other officials in attendance included Montgomery Co. SHERIFF EILEEN BEHR and STATE SEN. PATRICIA VANCE. Although most of the attendees at the press conference were women, the candidate for the Pennsylvania 17th Senate Dist., CHARLES GEHRET, was there with his Campaign Mgr. LISA MARIE BRODY, the former executive director of the Lower Merion & Narberth Republican Party.

In his remarks to the crowd, Freed stated he would start a Special Victims Unit in the AG’s office, as well as forming a Victim’s Advocate function. He also said he supports the elimination of the statute of limitations for child abuse crimes. Freed believes it is imperative for us to protect the most vulnerable in our society.

STATE REP. John Taylor welcomes these smiling constituents to open house at his Juniata Office in 33rd Ward last week. Photo by Kate Clarke

Recent reversals for the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s red-light camera program may trigger far-reaching changes in that body, which is administered by the Commonwealth and has always been under Republican control. Many in the herd are aware GOV. TOM CORBETT this year can replace two members of the PPA board if he so chooses. It is inevitable some negotiating and jockeying for position will take place, and these events have the potential to affect discussions in Harrisburg.

In local races, all Elephant eyes are on DAVID KRALLE, who is campaigning vigorously to regain his boss COUNCILMAN DENNY O’BRIEN’S old State House seat in the Far Northeast. This is a strong Republican district and Kralle has a good shot. He is planning a fundraiser at Paddy Whack’s on Roosevelt Boulevard after Labor Day.

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