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1. Off-Year Election, 2013
1. Off-Year Election, 2013
What does ‘off-year’ mean??
2. ‘Off-year’ means we we do not vote for president, mayor or governor. This year, we vote for Philadelphia leaders.
2. ‘Off-year’ means we do not vote for president, mayor or governor. This year, we vote for Philadelphia leaders.
Off-year election? Doesn’t matter!
Do not be lazy!3. Voting is important!
Go vote!!
I WANT YOU
Uncle Sam
Off-year election? Doesn’t matter!
Do not be lazy!3. Voting is important!
Go vote!!
I WANT YOU
Uncle Sam
Is it hard to vote?
No! Voting is easy.
First, fill out this form. Mail it.
4. Bring your photo ID on election day.
4. Bring your photo ID on election day.
4. Bring your photo ID on election day.
PA ID or License
4. Bring your photo ID on election day.
PA ID or License
ID from work
4. Bring your photo ID on election day.
PA ID or License
ID from work
passport
5. Most Important Political Parties
5. Most Important Political Parties
5. Most Important Political Parties
Democrats
5. Most Important Political Parties
Democrats Republicans
5. Most Important Political Parties
Democrats Republicans
Who wants to win elections in 2013?
6. The 2013 election is for local & state offices.
6. The 2013 election is for local & state offices.
7. Most of the candidates are state judges.
8. Philadelphians vote for District Attorney
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...and City Controller.8.
9. District Attorneys work with the police.
9. District Attorneys work with the police.
10. District Attorney = ‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
Bar
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
The District Attorney must *be a law school graduate*work as a lawyer for two
or more years*be a member of the PA
Bar Association*supervise 600 workers –
lawyers, court staff*manage $30,000,000.10. District Attorney =
‘people’s lawyer’
11. District Attorney Candidates
11. District Attorney Candidates
candidates = people who try to win elections
Democrat: Seth Williams
11. District Attorney Candidates
Democrat: Seth Williams Republican: Daniel Alvarez
11. District Attorney Candidates
Democrat: Seth Williams Republican: Daniel Alvarez
*Incumbent since 2009*45*Georgetown Law School*worked in DA office & private law firm
Democrat: Seth Williams Republican: Daniel Alvarez
*Incumbent since 2009*45*Georgetown Law School*worked in DA office & private law firm
Democrat: Seth Williams Republican: Daniel Alvarez
*Incumbent since 2009*45*Georgetown Law School*worked in DA office & private law firm
*Opposition Candidate*35*American University Law School*worked in DA office & private law firm
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments
*supervise 112 workers –accountants, staff
*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments
*supervise 112 workers –accountants, staff
*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments
*supervise 112 workers –accountants, staff
*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments*supervise 112 workers –
accountants, staff*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments*supervise 112 workers –
accountants, staff*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
12.
The City Controller must *be 25 years old and live in Philadelphia*check (audit) every city
office & approve payments*supervise 112 workers –
accountants, staff*manage $7,000,000.
12. City Controller = City’s Auditor
12.
13. City Controller Candidates
13. City Controller Candidates
Democrat: Alan Butkovitz
13. City Controller Candidates
Democrat: Alan Butkovitz Republican: Terrence Tracey
City Controller Candidates
*Incumbent since 2005*61*Temple Law School*State Representative for 14 years
Democrat: Alan Butkovitz Republican: Terrence Tracey
City Controller Candidates
Republican: Terrence Tracey
*Incumbent since 2005*61*Temple Law School*State Representative for 14 years
*Business advisor to national stores*31*University of PA, Gov’t Administration
Democrat: Alan Butkovitz
How do you decide who to vote for?
14. List candidates’ opinions. Who has your favorites? Vote for that person.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite.
Issues: 1.2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Make a decision! Here's how: Get a piece of paper and number it 1 – 6.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite.
Issues: 1.2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Make a decision! Here's how: Get a piece of paper and number it 1 – 6.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite.
Issues: 1. 2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Make a decision! Here's how: Get a piece of paper and number it 1 – 6.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite.
Issues: 1. List it here…
2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Make a decision! Here's how: Get a piece of paper and number it 1 – 6.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite.
Issues: 1. List it here… ...or here.
2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Make a decision! Here's how: Get a piece of paper and number it 1 – 6.For each issue, choose one position as your favorite. JUST CHOOSE ONE!
Issues: 1. List it here… ...or here.
2.3.4.5.6.
Democratic Position Republican Position
Other ways to decide who should get your vote...
15. Ask knowledgeable people for their opinions about
candidates.
Other ways to decide who should get your vote...
15. Ask knowledgeable people for their opinions about
candidates.
Other ways to decide who should get your vote...
16. Check your family’s newspaper opinion pages. See which candidates they
endorse.
Other ways to decide who should get your vote...
16. Check your family’s newspaper opinion pages. See which candidates they
endorse.
Other ways to decide who should get your vote...
Vote for candidates with opinions that
match your opinions on issues.
16. Don’t forget to vote!
I WANT YOU
Uncle Sam
17. Don’t forget to vote!
I WANT YOU
Uncle Sam
I WANT YOU to Do Homework!
Uncle Sam
Watch tonight’s or tomorrow’s news.Who won election for District Attorney? ...for City Controller?
I WANT YOU to Do Homework!
Uncle Sam
