Hope — and campaign financing — springs eternal in a political heart. As Covid wanes in severity, Councilmember Mark Squilla kicked off his spring fundraiser at Galdo’s, drawing backers from across the 1st Councilmanic District and beyond.
COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla outlines his proposal for Community Courts during his Spring Festival at Galdo’s Catering. From L, festival sponsors Lou Galdo, Steve Milliken, Jay Agnes and Mark Rago listen intently. Photos by Joe Shay Stivala THE ANNUAL Squilla Spring Festival marked the start of new post-Covid life with many happy faces again interacting. Councilman Squilla and lovely wife Brigid welcomed Joseph Russo, Esq., Joe Russo, Sr., Councilman Allan Domb and Harold Yaffee. COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla congratulated William Braverman, Esq. on his election to the Philadelphia Bar Association Board. He is with Karen Sugerman, noted political consultant. Rumors abound that citizens are urging Braverman to seek a seat as a Common Pleas judge. SQUILLA, A STRONG advocate of proper development and the arts, gets advice from Tom Devaney of Drexel’s Lindy Institute and Shira Walinsky, acclaimed muralist. MICHAEL GIANGIORDANO, 2nd from L, is a candidate for State legislator in the 184th District. Michael was warmly greeted at the Squilla fundraiser by Mike Giordano; consultant Lindsey Perry; Ed Burwin; and consultant Joe Russo. Michael would oppose incumbent State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler in the spring primary.