Why Vote: Episcopal Community Services Forum on Justice and Opportunity

The Mayoral primary season is upon us, and one thing is certain: too few Philadelphians will vote in the primary and general elections, and those who do will likely be unaware of the specific ways government can work for them to address the key issues of the day.

Two weeks before the municipal primary, ECS will host an in-person and live-streamed dialogue to provide important information to voters. What ballot questions will be presented to Philadelphia voters in the spring primary, and why do they matter? Why are judicial elections important? And perhaps most importantly — why vote at all? Answers to these questions and more will be covered by seasoned experts in this non-partisan session.

Click here to register to attend virtually. 

Forum topics will include:

• A review of spring primary ballot questions
• Why voting in the primary AND the subsequent November general election is important
• Why less-publicized elections, like those for judges, DO matter
• Proven ways to increase voter turnout in Philadelphia

Hosted By:

CHERRI GREGG

Cherri Gregg is an afternoon drive host/news anchor for WHYY radio. Prior to her current position, the award-winning journalist covered civil rights, social justice, race, and public affairs issues impacting marginalized communities in the Philadelphia region, spending nearly a decade on air at KYW Newsradio. She served as the station’s community affairs reporter and was the creator, host, and executive producer of the weekly syndicated radio show and podcast “Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg.” Under her leadership, the show earned two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2021. Cherri is also a past president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists.

Confirmed Panelists:

• LAUREN CRISTELLA / Interim President & COO / Committee of Seventy
• DEBORAH R. GROSS, ESQ. / CEO and President / Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts