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  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
February 20, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Can we count on you?

Derek Green Councilmember Derek Green is working hard on the Philadelphia City Council to improve the lives of hardworking Philadelphians. He has the bold ideas to close our city’s racial wealth gap, create more affordable housing, make our schools safer, and so much more. Can we count on you t…
  Team Green · [email protected]
February 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM

On our way to a better Philadelphia

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  Derek Green · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 12:05 AM

My advice to the next Mayor of Philadelphia

Derek Green   John, this month I was glad to have the opportunity to share my advice for the next Mayor of Philadelphia at the AFL-CIO Leadership Conference — watch this short video to hear what I had to say: In the 90s Philadelphia was facing record levels of homicide and poverty, but we w…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
February 9, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Creating a more equitable Philadelphia for Black residents

Derek Green   John, this Black History Month, I hope you’ll join me in reflecting upon how much more work we still have ahead of us to create a truly just society. As a member of City Council, I’m proud to advance legislation focused on providing African Americans with the tools and resourc…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Why I’m so invigorated

Derek Green   John, last week I took the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania — it was invigorating, to say the least: But right now, I’m even more invigorated by the support this grassroots team has shown me since we began our 2022 Digital Membership drive. Thank you to e…
  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
February 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Making publicly financed elections a reality in Philly

Derek Green   John, big businesses and wealthy donors shouldn’t have a bigger say in Philadelphia’s political process than everyone else — that’s why Derek has been working since 2006 to establish publicly financed elections in our city. Now, through his newly introduced five-part ethics an…
  Official Derek Green Campaign · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Derek’s ambitious plan for Philadelphia is here

Derek Green   John, Derek just introduced Philadelphia’s “most ambitious ethics and election reform package in years,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer: This five-part plan — the Civics Legislative Agenda — is aimed at boosting local election turnout, reforming our campaign finance ru…
  Official Derek Green Campaign · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Does Derek Green have your support in 2022?

Derek Green   John, Derek is working hard this year to make sure 2022 is not a repeat of 2021 in Philadelphia. That means taking action against gun violence, boosting Philadelphia’s local economy, reforming our election process, and advancing big ideas like public banking. You’re invited to…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Asking you to become a digital member of my team

Derek Green   John, in a moment I’m going to ask if you can donate to become a 2022 Digital Member of my grassroots team — but first, let me explain why. This year I’m focused on finding creative and innovative ways to fuel Philadelphia’s economic recovery from the pandemic, curb our city’s…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Will you sign on to support my new plan to increase voter turnout in Philly?

Derek Green   John, with voting rights under attack across the nation, I’m taking a stand to protect voting rights and strengthen civic engagement here in Philadelphia. During this past November election, we had an abysmal voter turnout of 21.8% in Philadelphia. We must do more to ensure th…
  Team Green · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Checking in with John

Derek Green   John, Derek’s public banking bill is gaining momentum in Philadelphia, and now he needs your help getting it over the finish line this year. See Derek’s original message below then click here to show your support for establishing a public bank in Philadelphia! ADD YOUR NAME O…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 7:02 PM

The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about my public banking bill! Now I want to hear from you

Derek Green The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about my public banking bill!   John, I’m proud that The Philadelphia Inquirer recently wrote an in-depth piece about my public banking legislation. By allowing Philadelphia taxpayers to access credit to grow businesses and create jobs, a public b…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Some words about Dr. King and voting rights

Derek Green   John, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I am taking some time today to honor and reflect upon the legacy that Dr. King left on our nation. Right now, we unfortunately face many obstacles when it comes to achieving the America that Dr. King envisioned. The right to vote …
  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 5:48 PM

re: Derek’s priorities survey

Derek Green   John, we wanted to make sure you saw Derek’s 2022 Priorities Survey. Will you take Derek’s survey today to help him shape his work on the Philadelphia City Council this year? Thank you, John — keep scrolling to read Derek’s original message! Original Message from Councilmemb…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Survey enclosed for John

Derek Green   John, I’m proud to be beginning this year by continuing my work on the Philadelphia City Council to bring bold, transformational change to our city. There is a lot of progress that must be made to ensure Philadelphia is a more equitable and safe city for all, and I want to mak…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Before the year ends...

Derek Green   John, with just a few hours left until our final fundraising deadline of 2021, I’m still not quite where I need to be to kick off the new year. If you can, will you chip in to help me reach my fundraising goal before our deadline passes at midnight? No amount is too small to h…
  Team Green · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 6:38 PM

John, Derek has accomplished so much this year

Derek Green   John, it’s been a busy year for Councilmember Derek Green. From his commitment to ending violence in Philadelphia to increasing opportunities for intergenerational wealth by creating a public banking system, Derek is working hard to create a more safe and equitable future for …
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM

My commitment to public safety as we head into the New Year

Derek Green   John, I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my public safety survey earlier this month. I will use your thoughts and concerns to shape my work on Council as we head into the new year. Over 85% of respondents expressed that you’d like to see increased backgro…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Happy holidays from my family to yours

Derek Green   John, happy holidays! I hope you are able to take some time to connect with loved ones during this season of joy, peace, and light. In just over a week, we’ll be heading into the New Year. I’ve been doing a lot of reflection these past few days on what the New Year means. Thi…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Thank you for the birthday wishes, John!

Derek Green   John, yesterday I celebrated my birthday, and I was delighted to read the card that my team shared with me filled with well wishes from so many of my supporters. It is an honor to serve you on Council, and seeing your kind messages means so much to me. Today, I have to ask for…
  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Wish Councilmember Derek Green a happy birthday today!

Derek Green   John, today is Councilmember Derek Green’s birthday! Derek is working hard on the Philadelphia Council to improve the lives of all Philadelphians, and we want to make sure he knows how much he’s appreciated. Click here to sign Derek’s birthday card before we give it to him la…
  Team Green · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 11:14 PM

Councilmember Derek Green’s birthday is TOMORROW

Derek Green   John, tomorrow is Councilmember Derek Green’s birthday, and we need your help making his day extra special! Will you sign Derek’s card before tomorrow to wish him a Happy Birthday? Derek is proud to serve on the Philadelphia Council, where he works hard every day to make Phil…
  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 8:46 PM

John, do you have thoughts to share regarding public safety in Philly?

Derek Green   John, Derek wants to hear from you to ensure he’s making your concerns regarding public safety in Philadelphia a priority through his work on Council. Click here to take the survey, and then read on to see Derek’s original message: TAKE THE SURVEY Original Message from Counci…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 11:46 PM

Public safety survey enclosed especially for John

Derek Green   John, like you, I’m deeply saddened and worried by the fact that Philadelphia has experienced a record number of homicides this year. It’s time to take real action to keep Philadelphians safe. John, I want to know your thoughts about what actions you’d like to see taken to im…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Paving the way for economic opportunity through a public banking system

Derek Green   John, first of all, thank you so much to everyone who donated ahead of last month’s fundraising deadline. Sustained grassroots support is one of the reasons why yesterday I was able to introduce my revised public banking bill. A public bank in Philadelphia would drastically im…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 12:03 AM

before we head into the final month of the year

Derek Green   Hi John, we’re closing in on our end of month fundraising deadline, so I’ll keep this short. With just a few hours left until midnight, we’re still just over $600 short from where we’d like to be. I’m proud to serve you on Council and work to provide Philadelphians with the i…
  Team Green · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Councilmember Derek Green knows what’s best for Philadelphia

Derek Green   John, Councilmember Derek Green is leading the way to increase economic opportunity for all Philadelphians. This month, his measure to increase funding for minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled-owned businesses passed. Derek is also part of the Tax Reform Working Group bec…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 10:40 PM

Making visions a reality

Derek Green   John, it's a pivotal time for our nation, and I’m ready to continue the work to bring change to the local level here in Philadelphia. Through supporting community-based anti-violence initiatives, diversifying our city’s energy resources, and creating economic opportunity for a…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Hanukkah Sameach!

Derek Green   John, as we are nearing sundown, I’d like to wish all those who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah! I hope you’re able to take some time to spend the next eight nights celebrating and honoring the Festival of Lights with your loved ones. Wishing your family peace and light this holid…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Derek Green   John, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you’re able to enjoy today’s holiday safely with your loved ones. I’m thankful to be spending the day with my wife and son. Thanksgiving is a time for us to not only reflect on what we’re thankful for, but also to help those in our commun…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 9:16 PM

[ READ HERE ] What I’ve been up to on the Philadelphia City Council

Derek Green   John, it's been a busy past few weeks on the Philadelphia City Council. Today, I’d like to update you on some of what I’ve been working on to improve the lives of Philadelphians. On Election Day, both of my ballot initiatives — expanding Philly’s Housing Trust Fund and calling…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Honoring our American heroes this Veterans Day

Derek Green   John, today is Veterans Day, and I’d like to take a moment to thank every American who has served in the U.S. military. We would not have the freedoms that we do today without the brave men and women who chose a life of military service. Additionally, we must remember and hono…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 5:20 PM

John, let me know if you support these anti-violence strategies →

Derek Green   Unfortunately, many Philadelphia residents have been impacted by the gun violence epidemic in our city. I am committed to creating new solutions to decrease incidents of gun violence in our city. John, gun violence impacts all of us, and it will take community grassroots effor…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 9:54 PM

Reminder: Please join me for a fundraiser on November 10th!

Derek Green   Dear John, Please join me on November 10th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for a fundraiser in support of my campaign at South Jazz Kitchen. RSVP Your support will ensure that I have the tools to continue to find smart, innovative solutions to make Philadelphia an equitable city for all …
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Thank you for voting, John! Now it’s time to focus on the work ahead

Derek Green   John, I’m proud to share that both of my ballot initiatives — expanding Philly’s Housing Trust Fund and calling on Pennsylvania legislators to decriminalize, regulate, and tax cannabis for adult-use — passed yesterday with widespread support. Thank you to everyone who voted ye…
  Team Green · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Election Day is here, don’t forget to vote before polls close at 8:00 p.m. ET

Derek Green   John, today is Election Day in Philadelphia — have you voted yet? Don’t forget to vote YES on Questions 1 and 4, and vote for Maria McLaughlin, Timika Lane, and Lori Dumas for the Pennsylvania Judiciary — see Derek’s message below for more! Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. ET to…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Reaching out to you personally before Election Day

Derek Green   John, tomorrow is Election Day in Philadelphia and I want to connect with you one last time before then to make sure you have a plan to vote. Tomorrow we have an opportunity to create more affordable housing by expanding the Housing Trust Fund, to call on Pennsylvania legislat…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 1:47 PM

A quick update for you re: this weekend’s GOTV push

Derek Green   John, this weekend I’ve been knocking on doors throughout Philly to ensure that we reach every single eligible voter before Election Day on Tuesday. I just checked our fundraising numbers, and noticed that we’re still over $3,000 away from our Philly GOTV Fund goal. With the e…
  DerekSGreen.com · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 1:08 PM

The future of affordable housing and the Pennsylvania Judiciary

Derek Green   This Tuesday in Philadelphia: Affordable housing is on the ballot. The future of adult-use cannabis is on the ballot. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the ballot. John, we still need to raise over $5,000 by tomorrow at midnight to fuel our final get out the vote efforts…
  Team Green · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Four days left, John

Derek Green   John, have you seen Derek’s message? Derek’s measure to expand Philly’s Housing Trust Fund is on the ballot next week, and three Philadelphia women are running to serve in the Pennsylvania Judiciary. We need to turn out every eligible voter in our city to make sure affordable …
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Election Day is FIVE days away, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the line

Derek Green   John, this past weekend I was proud to help get out the vote in Philadelphia with some of my Council colleagues through the Black Greeks Together Voter Outreach Initiative. This weekend we’ll be out again for the final push before November 2nd, and I need your help reaching as…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 11:07 PM

Please join me for a fundraiser on November 10th!

Derek Green   Dear John, Please join me on November 10th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for a fundraiser in support of my campaign at South Jazz Kitchen. RSVP I hope to continue to build on the important work I've done with my colleagues in City Council to ensure that every Philadelphian has the tool…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Philadelphians can’t wait any longer for affordable housing, let me know if you agree

Derek Green   John, with just a week left until the general election, I’m asking if you’re voting “Yes” on ballot question number four — this question asks if you support a mandatory annual appropriation of $25 million from the general budget to Philadelphia’s Housing Trust Fund. Here is wh…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 7:09 PM

running out of time before Election Day

Derek Green   Hi John, this will be quick: I need your help. The week is almost over and we’re still short of reaching our $15,000 goal for my team’s Philly GOTV Fund. If just 100 more supporters donate $10 before the weekend, we’ll reach our goal. Can I count on you to chip in at the link …
  Team Green · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Showing up in full force at the ballot box

Derek Green   Councilmember Derek Green is leading the charge to make sure all Philadelphians get out and vote on November 2nd. Derek’s measure to expand Philly’s Housing Trust Fund is on the ballot this November, and three Philadelphia women are running to serve in the Pennsylvania Jud…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 9:54 PM

I need your help getting out the vote in Philly

Derek Green   There’s no such thing as an “off” year, John. Every election matters, and in two weeks we have the opportunity to elect three Philadelphia women — two of whom are Black women — to serve in the Pennsylvania Judiciary. I need to raise $15,000 this week to fund my team’s get out…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Will you join me tonight for a discussion about the Child Tax Credit?

Derek Green   John, I'm delighted to be speaking about the Child Tax Credit on a panel tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET with Andrea Custis, president and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia, and Dwight Evans, Representative from Pennsylvania’s third Congressional district. We’ll be breaking down…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Will you sign on to show your support for combating the climate crisis?

Derek Green   John, global temperatures are rising quickly, and we need to take bold action to stop the climate crisis. I spoke with Vox recently about dangerous Republican preemption bills sweeping the nation — many of which could make it harder for state and local leaders to take action …
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Philadelphia is getting a new superintendent, and I want to hear from you

Derek Green   John, the Philadelphia Board of Education has officially begun its search for a new superintendent to begin at the start of next school year. As your Councilmember, it’s my priority to ensure the well-being and safety of all students and teachers — this drives my commitment to…
  Derek Green · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 5:33 PM

My heartfelt thanks to you

Derek Green   John, I want to thank you for being a member of this grassroots team. Everything I do on Council, from our fight to remove asbestos and mold from Philly’s schools to my work advancing a ranked choice voting system, is fueled by your support — thank you! Now, as we prepare to …