Nutter made an appearance at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall at noon. People were on their feet clapping as he approached the stadium to walk. He addressed the issue of crime and violence, economic development, and the importance of hitting the polls.
“It’s about our kids and their future,” Nutter said to the workers. “That’s why we’re all in public service. That’s why you do what you do because we have the opportunity to move this city in a new direction.”
“He’s for the working man,” said Brian Page of South Philadelphia, who wants “better benefits, better labor, more work.”
Nick Costello of South Philadelphia said Nutter’s visit was significant.
“He [came] get his message out to all our members so we can get out to the public.”
The first thing Costello wants Nutter to when he becomes mayor is to “get crime under control in the city of Philadelphia. It’s going to ruin the city.”
After that rally, I headed hope to vote. Turnout was light - no other voters were there.
Now I am heading over to Melrose Diner.
Anne Ha is a Kensington resident and is a senior at Temple University majoring in broadcast journalism. Anne will be talking to Michael Nutter and voters around Philadelphia throughout the day.