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
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