Grassroots organization Erie County United had strong showing in primary, signaling possible change in local politics
One of three candidates won nomination in Erie City Council race; three of four in Erie School Board race
Erie County United s issues include policing and racial justice, affordable housing and equity in public education
Jasmine Flores believes an electoral shift is coming and that communities across western Pennsylvania should expect to see more candidates like her in the political winner’s circle.
“I honestly think that working-class members of our society are tired of people who don’t come from struggle representing us in local government,” said Flores, 28, who secured one of the four Democratic nominations for Erie City Council in Tuesday’s municipal primary.