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December 2006


12/27/06 Campaign $ limits in effect as city appeals ruling

Mayor Street has decided to fight in court to uphold contribution limits on candidates for mayor and City Council, meaning the restrictions that had been imposed will remain in effect for now.

By: Dave Davies
Source: Philadelphia Daily News

12/15/06 Judge Nixes Limit on Contributions

A Common Pleas judge has tossed out the city's strict campaign-contribution limits, saying the local legislation was not permitted under state law.

By: Catherine Lucey
Source: Philadelphia Daily News

12/01/06 Councilmen eye reform of Inspector General job

More than two decades ago, Mayor Wilson Goode signed an executive order creating the city's first Office of Inspector General to investigate municipal fraud and waste.

By: Mark McDonald
Source: Philadelphia Daily News


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