When I read the Toy post, I thought it was some sort of joke. Its getting harder to separate the fiction and non fiction with all the civic associations, individuals, and organizations always goofing on us. The stuff often looks surreal.
I hope no one holds back their dissent on neighborhood "politics" because our little list is under investigation. I hope the campaign manager makes sure its not an "enthusiastic supporter" before he makes his judgement. I hope we get clarification when the truth is known. For the record; when it comes to technology stuff, I'm a lot like a typical civic gang leader, really stupid. Thanks for sharing this Tony. Where did the quotations you use, first appear? These look like they came from a "news source" but your announcement looks like a Tony fiction. Can you share anything else? This is getting stranger all the time. Tony, if you're just goofing; please let us know. Just in case you're being serious, Tony, I'm not sure if you know anything about credible reporting. The reader needs to be given the source of the "news" so that its credibility might be evaluated. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: Anthony West To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 10:40 PM Subject: Re: [UC] [Announcement] Vote for Andy Toy In a bizarre electoral twist, a post from a hitherto unknown and unidentified contributor to UC-list, appended below, has been rejected by the candidate it purports to promote. Andy Toy, candidate for City Council at Large, said, "I would just like to clarify the previous posting from a supporter named 'voteandytoy'. I was not and will not be endorsed by UCD, which is a non-partisan organization that works with all to improve the University City area. "I happened to be one of UCD's very active partners and friends while at the Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC) over the past 5 years, helping to fund improvements along Baltimore Avenue. Lewis Wendell did introduce me as one of the supporters of Dock Street and its revitalization of the Firehouse at 50th & Baltimore. As such, LISC has been working with the owners, Councilwoman Blackwell's office, the neighboring church, the community and UCD collectively to try to iron out an agreement that all could live with. Mr. Wendell did not ask anyone to vote for me at the event, although I did let people know I am no longer at LISC in order to run as a Democratic City Council At-Large candidate. I appreciate some of my supporters' enthusiasm, but their statements do not represent the campaign as a whole." Anthony Ingargiola, Toy's campaign director, said he had no idea who had created the AOL account 'voteandytoy' and was anxious to find out. "We're not experts at listserve technology on the campaign staff," he said. If anybody on UC-list can give any tips on how to find out the originator of the false post, he would appreciate their help. It could be an enthusiastic but misinformed supporter, he said. Alternatively, it could be a dirty trick pulled off by a subtle opponent familiar with UC-list politics. -- Tony West ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: [UC] [Announcement] Vote for Andy Toy Support Andy Toy for City Council At-Large. Andy has been dedicated to the revitalization of commercial corridors throughout Philadelphia. He has been extremely helpful to University City District and the neighborhoods in West Philadelphia. Lewis Wendell, Executive Director of University City District and UCD endorsed Andy Toy for City Council at the pre-opening party for Dock Streets Brewery. He asked the 200 or so guests in attendance to vote for Andy Toy, before giving up the microphone so Andy could speak to the cheering crowd. . For more information read the March 14, 2007 Op-Ed article in the University City Review or visit the website www.andytoy07.com. Thanks for your support Toy’s4Us Andy Toy for City Council At Large Andy Toy has spent his career working to create opportunities for Philadelphians, empowering communities, promoting businesses and building bridges between people and neighborhoods. Andy believes that by working collectively and inclusively and valuing our diversity, Philadelphia can become a more vibrant city and that city government plays a critical role in empowering citizens, communities and businesses to find and seize opportunities to prosper. Andy wants greater transparency in government and access for all, not just those with money or political connections. Most importantly, Andy has followed his great grandfather’s motto that “honesty endures”. He is an active community leader and was named one of Philadelphia’s 101 “Connectors” in 2006. As a member of City Council, Andy will bring leadership skills, listening skills, creativity, honesty, openness, commitment, a hard-working attitude, great relationships and a sense of urgency to get things done. Between 2001 and 2006, Andy was a Program Officer with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation’s largest community development organization, working to redevelop neighborhood commercial corridors in Philadelphia. He brought over $2.5 million of national funding to neighborhoods and helped to leverage additional resources through Pennsylvania’s Main Street and other Programs. As Manager of Special Projects, Business Services Unit and Brownfields Coordinator with the Philadelphia Commerce Department, Andy helped numerous small and large businesses throughout the City. Andy also oversaw various business development strategies as a Manager of Business Development for Amtrak’s “Acela” high-speed train. Andy is the proud father Zoey (14) and Owen (12) who both attend public school in Philadelphia. Andy’s wife, Pat, works for the Center City Proprietors Foundation and is currently providing strong leadership as the President of the Home and School Association at the Albert M. Greenfield School. Andy currently serves on the following Boards: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (Board Chairman); Free Schuylkill River Park (Board Chairman); Logan Square Neighborhood Association; Woodrock, Inc.(former President); Governor’s Commission on Asian American Affairs, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Girard Coalition, Philadelphia Film Society, Community Design Collaborative, Greater Philadelphia Tourism & Marketing Corporation; Neighborhood Tourism Network, Philadelphia’s More Fun Alliance, Philadelphia Main Street Advisory Committee. His past service as a board member includes: Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates; Community Design Collaborative, Asian Americans United, Philadelphia Bar Association Judicial Selection & Retention Commission, Commissioner; Martin Luther King Day of Service & Philadelphia Cares Day, Co-Organizer (Greenfield School) Other: § BA, Cum Laude, Economics, University of Pennsylvania § MA, Public & Urban Policy, University of Pennsylvania § Alumni, Leadership, Inc., 1996 § Recipient of Phoenix Award for Philadelphia for Brownfields Redevelopment § Key Organizer of the Urban Forum in Philadelphia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/733 - Release Date: 3/25/2007 11:07 AM