How the American Jobs Plan will lay the foundation by Andrew Dolan
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President Joe Biden s proposed American Jobs Plan will specifically target infrastructure, and will address much more than just road and bridge repair. Things like access to lead-free water and broadband internet are not a given for all Americans, especially those in the lowest income brackets.
President Joe Biden pledged that he would be the White House partner that communities like Erie need to build an inclusive 21st-century economy. His proposed American Jobs Plan will make a substantial downpayment on that promise if Congress passes it. Erie is a vibrant, talented city that was once an economic magnet for people from across the region and, indeed, the world. Today, too many Erieites are forced to look elsewhere for opportunity. Some of those who cannot or do not want to leave struggle to find decent, family-sustaining work. In recent years, local lea
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.
“I never take anything for granted,” Allen, who was first elected in 2017, said in a telephone interview Tuesday night. “I think there were good candidates out there, we got to know each other in various forums, and it will be a different council. We’re losing some experience on council.”
No matter what happens in the Nov. 2 municipal election, the seven-member City Council will look much different in 2022 because only one of City Council’s current members whose seat is on the ballot Allen chose to seek re-election.
That means there will be at least three new members of City Council in 2022.