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Nicolas O'Rourke, Working Families Candidate, for Philadelphia City Council

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<p><strong>The progressive Working Families Party is not shy about its intentions in November. Its candidates are vying to win a pair of Philadelphia City Council at-large seats and explicitly intend to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/working-families-third-party-targets-philadelphia-republicans-20230731.html"><strong>oust Republicans from City Hall</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Reminder: Incumbent Working Families Party member </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-city-council-at-large-kendra-brooks-working-families-party-republicans-20191106.html"><strong>Kendra Brooks</strong></a><strong> became the first third-party candidate to win a seat on Council in 70 years in 2019. She’s been more progressive on policy than most of her Democratic colleagues, backing proposals like rent control and a “wealth</strong></p>

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<h4>The rise of the Working Families Party in Philly | Morning Newsletter</h4>

<p><em>Planned Parenthood PA PAC &amp; PhillyNOW endorse WFP’s efforts to shut Republicans out of City Hall in November&nbsp;</em></p><p></p>

<h4>Abortion Rights Groups &amp; Activists Endorse Kendra Brooks &amp; Nicolas O’Rourke for City Council</h4>

<p><em>A longtime progressive organizer, he’s been endorsed by a raft of prominent Democrats.</em></p><p></p>

<h4>What to know about Nicolas O’Rourke, the pastor trying to earn a second Working Families Party seat </h4>

<p><strong>In Philadelphia, our City Council is working to make sure that reproductive freedoms are protected not only for Philadelphians, but for those who need somewhere to go to seek safe and affordable care. I will work alongside the Council to ensure this legislation is passed. Everyone should be able to access the care they need without the burden of cost or stigma.</strong></p>

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<h2>Protect reproductive rights.</h2>

<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/working-families-party-democrats-election-endorsement-city-council-20231005.html?query=nicolas%20o%27rourke"><strong>An increasing number of Philadelphia Democratic officials are breaking with party leadership and supporting a pair of third-party progressives who are running for City Council.</strong></a></p><p><strong>And in doing so, they’re risking their status with the party entirely.</strong></p><p><strong>On Thursday, </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/philly/columnists/clout/clout-bernie-sanders-reclaim-south-philadelphia-ward-20180525.html"><strong>South Philly’s Second Ward</strong></a><strong> announced it is endorsing Working Families Party members </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/kendra-brooks-city-council-working-families-party-20230905.html"><strong>Kendra Brooks</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/nicolas-orourke-city-council-working-families-party-20230829.html"><strong>Nicolas O’Rourke</strong></a><strong>, becoming the first Democratic ward in recent memory to back candidates outside their own party in a general election.</strong></p>

<h4>Philly Dems Support Nic and Kendra </h4>

<p>"As elected Democratic committee people in Philadelphia, we are proud to support Councilmember Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke for CityCouncil. If we don't elect Kendra and Nic on November 7, their seats will be filled by Republicans. With Republicans stripping away rights to abortion care in states across the country, removing books from school libraries across PA, and refusing to accept the decisions of votes rights here in our city, we cannot allow them to win back power in Philly." </p>

<h4>Philly Democrats expel member for Working Families Party support, as 100+ Dems sign WFP endorsement </h4>

<p><em>&nbsp;Over 70 percent of donations came from small donors giving $250 or less.</em></p>

<h4>Working Families Party Candidates Break 2019 Fundraising Records</h4>

<p><strong>The Working Families Party is fighting Republicans for two seats on City Council that represent the city at-large.</strong></p><p><strong>The Rev. Nicolas O’Rourke is a pastor, but he proudly says that Philadelphia needs “more than thoughts and prayers” to address gun violence, housing, and climate change — all of which he sees as crises.</strong></p><p><strong>“We need courageous leadership,” he said. “We need a compassionate vision in our governance.”</strong></p>

<h4>Meet Nicolas O’Rourke, a Working Families Party candidate running for Philly City Council</h4>

<p><strong>Every Philadelphian deserves the opportunity to have stable work, a living wage, secure benefits and protections in their workplace, and an economy where they can thrive.</strong></p>

<h2>Create an economy that supports families.</h2>

<p><strong>The housing in Philadelphia is becoming less affordable and accessible and new development isn’t meeting the needs of our city. We need to build on the momentum of the City Council’s work to prevent evictions and create more protections for tenants by working to develop new truly affordable housing for all Philadelphians.</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Develop affordable, accessible housing.</h2>

<p>In a historic move, the Democratic U.S. senator is backing multiple third-party candidates in Philly's council race. The move could further erode Republican influence in the city.</p><p></p><p>“I’m endorsing Nicolas O’Rourke and Councilmember Kendra Brooks for Philadelphia City Council,” Fetterman told Philly Mag. “I’m proud to support this slate and join the big coalition they are building. As Senator, I want partners in government in Philadelphia and throughout our commonwealth who are champions in putting </p>

<h4>John Fetterman Is Endorsing Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke for City Council</h4>

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<p><strong>The climate crisis is here, and it’s being felt in working-class and communities of color across Philadelphia. From investing in green solutions for our lower income neighborhoods to creating green solutions in our schools, we can reduce the impact of climate change in Philadelphia together.</strong></p>

<h2>Advance climate justice.</h2>

<p><strong>Our current punitive carceral system promotes the cycle of recidivism rather than innovating to increase rehabilitation. By recognizing this, we can make our communities safer by ensuring sufficient resources to break cycles of violence and crime and make sure those who do not belong in prison don’t end up there in the first place.</strong></p>

<h2>Build a just criminal justice system.</h2>

<p><strong>Like many of you, I have felt the effects of gun violence first hand as it continues to run through my community in Philadelphia. I am concerned about the safety of our community, especially as our youth continue to be impacted by gun violence at alarming rates.</strong></p>

<h2>Eliminate gun violence.</h2>

Nicolas O'Rourke is running to represent working families in Philadelphia's City Council. 

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