Jannie Blackwell Quotes

American politician

Jannie L. Blackwell (born July 15, 1945) is the Vice Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party and a former member of the Philadelphia City Council. She represented the Third District, which covers much of West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia, including University City, from 1992 to 2020.

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I believe that public service is what elected officials are supposed to be about. I know that not everybody sees it that way, some people see it as power, but power is supposed to be about allowing you to share, allowing you to serve others.

Politics is an open-ended opportunity to make life better for others

My time is short and I wanted to make sure to represent my community groups all the way up until the end,

We were arrested for feeding people on the subway

It’s been a journey of love

That’s what it’s been for me all of these years. I’ve loved every day of it.

He sure took care of South Philly, but he never fought you fighting for the rights of your community.

Jannie Blackwell Quotes

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