Endorsements

2011 Endorsements

United Veterans Council of Philadelphia

Tom Ridge, former Governor and Homeland Security Secretary

The Guardian Civic League of Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce / Penn PAC

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity

Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors

Transport Workers Union Local 234

Pentecostal Clergy Political Action Committee

National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199C

Philly for Change!

Ed Rendell
“David Oh has a great vision for Philadelphia and a deep concern for the people of this city. He is an independent-minded, hard-working, smart leader who will make an excellent Councilman.”
 
Ed Rendell
Former PA Governor


David Oh with Fire Fighters of Local 22Fire Fighters Local 22
proudly endorses David Oh!


David Oh with Bill HamiltonThe Teamsters come out for David!
For his commitment to strategically growing our economy to restore and create thousands of good paying jobs for Philadelphians and their families, David Oh earned the ringing endorsement of the Teamsters. David met with Bill Hamilton,Vice President of the Eastern Region, President of the PA Conference, President of Joint Council No. 53, President of Local 107…and former US Army Paratrooper!


Ironworkers Local 401 President Ed Sweeney hands David Oh a PAC check on behalf of Business Manager Joe Dougherty and the membership.Ironworkers Local 401 endorses David!
Ironworkers Local 401 President Ed Sweeney hands David Oh a PAC check on behalf of Business Manager Joe Dougherty and the membership.


Dominican Grocers Association and Korean Grocers Association support David Oh!Dominican Grocers Association and Korean Grocers Association support David Oh!


Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez and the Latino Empowerment Alliance of the Delaware Valley (LEAD) endorse David Oh!Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez and the Latino Empowerment Alliance of the Delaware Valley (LEAD) endorse David Oh!


Veterans of the Korean War support David Oh!Veterans of the Korean War
support David Oh!


Republican City Committee for City Council At-Large
Building upon the groundswell of support for his brand of smart, tough, honest leadership, GOP ward leaders voted against business as usual and endorsed David Oh for City Council.


International Association of Theatrical and Stage EmployeesInternational Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees
David Oh was endorsed unanimously by the International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8 for his longstanding and outstanding support for developing our arts, entertainment, film and television here in Philadelphia.


School Police Association of Philadelphia
The 800 members of the School Police Association of Philadelphia have endorsed David!


“David Oh is the hardest working man I ever met.”
 
Dan Bosak
Vice President (Retired), Teamsters Local 107



“David is a true public servant.”
 
Danilo Burgos
President, Dominican Grocers and Small Business Association



“We are 100% behind David.”
 
Bill Gault
President, Fire Fighters Union Local 22



“He’s here for us. He’s here for this city. This city needs David Oh.”
 
Bishop Leonard Goins
Founder, Pentecostal Clergy Political Awareness Committee



“How about someone who actually wants to serve the people and make Philadelphia and Philadelphians great?”
 
Lee Huang
Vice President, Econsult



“If we can get that passion that David exudes so easily into our students and into our parents, perhaps we can make Philadelphia the great city it’s destined to be.”
 
Sister Mary Joan Jacobs
Principal, Nazareth Academy High School



“David will be the only city councilperson with a law enforcement background.”
 
Rodney Little
President, Fraternal Order of Housing Police Lodge 106



“David is the right man for the job.”
 
Tim McShea
First Vice President, Fire Fighters Union Local 22



“David has a servant’s heart – he wants to serve and serves in every aspect of his life.”
 
Anne O’Callaghan
Founder and Executive Director, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians



“David will make the tough choices to make sure our city moves forward.”
 
Kevin Pasquay
Republican Ward Leader



“David has great faith in his community, great belief in his ability to make a difference. With that he brings an enthusiasm, an intellect, an energy and commitment to service.”
 
Tom Ridge
Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Former PA Governor



“David will represent all of us.”
 
Bernie Strain
Proponent of “Timmy’s Law”



“David has ideas that will attract business, that will make people from around the country and around the world say, “I want to come to Philadelphia to do business.”
 
Ken Wong
Board Member, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Past Endorsements

In the past, David has been endorsed by:

  • Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Northeast Times
  • Philadelphia Tribune
  • The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
  • Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s PennPAC
  • Teamsters Joint Council No. 53
  • The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity
  • Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 22
  • Teamsters Local 107
  • Teamsters Local 830
  • United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1776
  • Fraternal Order of Housing Police (FOHP)
  • Pentecostal Clergy Political Action Committee
  • SEIU Pennsylvania State Council
  • Gas Works Union Local 686 UWUA
  • Philadelphia Republican City Committee
  • Libertarian Party of Philadelphia
  • numerous community organizations