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