Major of Philadelphia

[Suzanne Sutton]

An article in the Sept. 2002 Prevention, notes that in the year 2000 the city of Philadelphia was named the nation's fattest city, by the magazine, Men's Fitness.

Yes the home of the zillon calorie Philly cheese steak found those to be fighting words and Mayor John Street, decided to do something about it. A former fat guy who runs, cycles and eats not meat, (is he an SDA?) planned a crackdown on citywide corpulence. He challenged his Liberty Bell-shaped constituents to lose a collective 76 tons, and created an Office of Health and Fitness.

His office initiated a citywide weight loss campaign urging Philadelphians to make 10 lifestyle changes aimed at trimming the extra pounds. He also helped organize health and fitness programs, screenings, and walking clubs in churches, community centers, schools and workplaces. He led citywide fitness walks and filmed health-promoting TV spots. Businesses are sponsoring lunch-hour workouts, Restaurants are offering at least some lower-fat dishes--even a vegetarian cheese "steak."

And the results: Philly dropped to number 4 on the fat parade. The new number one: Houston.

~Suzanne~

[Naomi]

Houston ... Ahhh those wonderful Tortillas, avacado's and cheeses! Think Dallas ranks up there as well!! <img src="http://www.clubadventist.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

[Shirley]

YES. Mayor Street is an SDA and he has an SDA women in charge of his health program.

Mopsie

[ChildofChrist]

Well, Praise the Lord!

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Mayor Street is an SDA and he has an SDA women in charge of his health program.

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[Shirley]

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Well, Praise the Lord!

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Mayor Street is an SDA and he has an SDA women in charge of his health program.

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I live 50 miles from Philadelphia and have known this when he was a councilman before becoming the mayor. Not too proud of his stand though. He did some campaigning and other things on the Sabbath.

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South Carolina moves Saturday debate time for Lieberman

(Columbia-AP) April 7, 2003 -- South Carolina Democrats have moved a presidential candidates' debate to the evening of May 3rd in deference to Senator Joe Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew who would be unable to take part in a Saturday morning event.

The debate for the Democratic hopefuls had been scheduled for 8:30am. Now, it will occur after sundown, allowing Lieberman to observe the Jewish Sabbath.

Lieberman did not request the change, but party officials offered to move the event to ensure his participation. The state party also moved back the start of the Democratic convention from the morning to the afternoon.

During the 2000 campaign, Lieberman, then the vice presidential nominee, refused to campaign on Saturdays, the Sabbath.

Mopsie

[ChildofChrist]

I love it when a person stands at all times for their beliefs and principles. Two thumbs up to Senator Joe Lieberman!! <img src="http://www.clubadventist.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[LynnDel]

For those interested, here's Mayor John Street's bio:

Street, John (59)'s Official Bio

Bio last updated on Jun 23, 2002 2:36 pm. This bio is from Street, John (59), and is reproduced verbatim by hallwatch.

Mayor Street, 56 years old, was born into rural poverty in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and came up the "hard way," growing up without electricity or indoor plumbing as a child. Understanding that education was the key to his future, Mayor Street graduated from Conshohocken High School and worked his way through Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, where he studied English.

In 1975, Street earned his Juris Doctorate from Temple University Law School, paying his tuition by moonlighting as a sidewalk vendor on the university's campus.

Following his graduation, Street served clerkships with Common Pleas Court Judge Mathew W. Bullock, Jr. and with the United States Department of Justice. In his first professional job, Mayor Street taught English at an elementary school and, later, at the Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center. He also practiced law privately prior to entering into public service.

Mayor Street began his public career as a community activist. A fiery leader, he led efforts for fair housing opportunities for the poor, and challenged the Philadelphia School Board to spend more on students and less on administration. Mayor Street has also been a leader in forging closer cooperation between the police and the community in the fight against crime and drugs in Philadelphia's neighborhoods.

Elected to Philadelphia City Council in 1979, Mayor Street assumed office in 1980. For nearly 20 years, Mayor Street represented the city's Fifth Councilmanic District, distinguishing himself as a fighter for working people and neighborhoods. Diverse economically and racially, the Fifth District comprises 11 wards in North Central Philadelphia and Center City and encompasses some of the city's most affluent addresses, such as Rittenhouse Square and some of the city's most depressed areas.

Widely acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable and effective leaders in Philadelphia City Council history, Mayor Street was chosen unanimously by members of the council to serve as president in 1992, and again in 1996. Mayor Street is known for his expertise on a range of issues including city budgeting and fiscal matters, housing, education and crime.

Street, working closely with former Mayor Edward G. Rendell, was instrumental in crafting and implementing a financial plan that passed Council unanimously and turned a $250 million deficit into the largest surplus in city history. By cutting the business and wage tax four years in a row, Street and Rendell helped reverse the 30-year loss of jobs from Philadelphia. And, in the years since 1996, Philadelphia has actually gained jobs.

During his time as City Council President, Mayor Street worked to promote community policing and for tougher gun laws, while also promoting Townwatch organizations and after-school recreation programs for young people. Reflecting his activist roots and concern for improving blighted neighborhoods across Philadelphia, Mayor Street spearheaded efforts to tear down abandoned buildings that breed crime and the crack down on landlords who allow their property to be used as drug houses.

Mayor Street is equally proud to have passed, during his council term, a liquor-by-the-drink tax that resulted in an additional $23 million per year for Philadelphia public schools. To date, the liquor-by-drink tax has pumped more than $100 million into the School District. Importantly, the additional revenue has made possible all-day kindergarten for every child in Philadelphia.

Mayor Street retired from Philadelphia City Council on December 17, 1998, to run for mayor of Philadelphia. On November 2, 1999, he was elected to serve as the city's first mayor of the new millennium.

Raised on a farm where he rose at 5:00 a.m. to perform daily chores, Mayor Street is widely admired for his stamina and work ethic. He arrives at his office each day at 6:30 a.m. to begin his "routine" 12-hour workday. He is strongly committed, however, to setting aside time to be with his family - wife Naomi, an attorney and children's rights advocate and his four children:

Sharif, a lawyer with the Philadelphia firm Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen; Rashida, an architect currently working towards her master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania; Lateef, a sophomore at the University of Maryland and Akeem, who attends Philadelphia's Masterman Middle School.

An avid fitness enthusiast, Mayor Street jogs 15 miles and bicycles between 30 to 40 miles each week. In his role as the Philadelphia's chief executive, Mayor Street has pledged to take a leading role in helping to "shape up" Philadelphia's standing as a physically fit city. (A magazine article earlier this year dubbed Philadelphia America's fattest city.)

[Dr. Shane]

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This is a hard issue. I was involved in politics for quite some time. There are many activities that are done on the Sabbath. I am against individual campaining without a doubt. That is when my campain holds a rally or conference for me. However many times one's political party will hold rallies or conferences on the Sabbath.

If this is one's calling (as it was for Daniel) what is it about attending one of these conferences that is in and of itself sinful? Is it politics being discussed on the Sabbath? The Seventh-day Adventist needn't spend money, watch TV, listen to the radio, or be waited on while at these functions.