Mayor John Street’s brother, Milton Street, was indicted yesterday on charges of
corruption and tax fraud. He allegedly exploited his position as the Mayor’s brother to charge millions in “consulting” fees.

While this doesn’t surprise me at all, I am gritting my teeth waiting for the current mayoral
candidates to denounce this corruption and finally sever ties with Mayor Street.

For instance, Michael Nutter has shut-out John Street, citing his poor record in managing Philadelphia. Other mayoral candidates should follow suit. Considering that
candidates Jonathan Saidel and Chaka Fattah count Mayor Street as one
of their allies, it will be interesting to see how they pledge to serve at the helm of this city without denouncing the heinous actions that have taken place on John Street’s watch.

Why can’t Saidel act like he did in 1994 when he ripped Mayor
Street apart?

Maybe there is a backdoor trade
in the works where Fattah tries to become Mayor while John Street runs
for the House of Representatives?

Regardless, all that I am asking for is that the candidates distance themselves from
Mayor Street. They should try to win this election on their own merits and ideas. Having the backing of a corrupt politican is not what Philadelphians
deserve.

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