Brendan and Kevin Boyle, and John Sabatina as well as 6th Dist. Joining Dougherty was Fraternal Order of Police President John McNesby, whose many members and retirees vote in this district.Ī Who’s Who of Democrat political movers and shakers at the event included City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Northeast Philadelphia-based lawmakers State Sen. Dougherty, business manager of IBEW Local 98, introduced Neilson to the crowd of over 200. He also worked alongside former House Speaker O’Brien on labor issues in his role in Gov. Neilson is a lifelong member of IBEW Local 98. It’s no surprise to Philadelphia-area politicos the city’s labor and union officials are backing Neilson for the 169th. Ed Rendell’s administration as well as a former political director for Electricians Union Local 98, believes his work experience and track record community activism will persuade voters to vote for him.īoth are campaigning hard on the streets, while raising money at different fundraisers. Neilson, a former Deputy Secretary of Labor in Gov. Kralle, 25, hopes his work as a constituent servant under the tutelage of long-time lawmaker is enough to persuade voters he’s earned the job. It’s winner take all in the short and long term.
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Those at the campaign opening sensed the full import of the big turnout. race in November, when the victor wins a two-year stint. If so, the odds will increase for a Democrat victory in the 169th Legislative Dist. The only question remaining is, “Can that power move enough votes in just four weeks to insure Neilson also wins the special election against Republican David Kralle, long-time chief of staff to Denny O’Brien.
It was obvious Neilson’s opening demonstrated he had the services of a powerhouse full of support, the kind that suggests the Republican hold on the seat, once enjoyed by Councilman Denny O’Brien, is likely to be broken.
“And don’t forget to vote twice for Ed Neilson.†Mummers, pretzels, roast-beef hoagies and water ice were some of the Philly-style treats ward leaders, elected officials and others enjoyed at Neilson’s campaign office opening at 3356 Grant Avenue. Brian began his career in the business assurance practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.€œTake two pretzels,†a campaign volunteer of Edward Neilson told a supporter. Prior to joining SolomonEdwards in 2002, Brian worked in public accounting and financial controllership with concentrations in SEC and regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and international business. Despite some of the challenges they have faced in their lives, the children BLOCS has supported throughout the years have been awarded the opportunity to flourish in a strong values-based educational system where they reap the benefits of a Catholic education and build a solid foundation for a successful future,” quotes Brian Markley.īrian Markley serves as Managing Partner of the national Transaction & Regulatory Advisory practice and works closely with private equity firms, PE owned portfolio companies and corporate buyers and sellers executing mergers and acquisitions while also assisting both private and public companies with US GAAP and SEC accounting and financial reporting compliance. “BLOCS is an incredible organization that makes an impact on the lives of so many children in the Philadelphia region by connecting them with the resources they need to receive a high quality Catholic education. BLOCS board members include prominent business leaders throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Since 1980, BLOCS has invested in the lives of tens of thousands of children throughout the Philadelphia area, including some of the poorest neighborhoods in the city. We are pleased to announce the appointment of our Transaction & Regulatory Advisory Practice leader, Brian Markley, CPA, to the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) Board.īLOCS is an independent charitable organization supported by companies, firms and foundations of all sizes in the five-county Philadelphia region.
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