"I have issues with both [declared contestants], to be honest," Councilwoman Theresa Smith said yesterday. Mr. Burgess seems too close to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, she said, and Mr. Peduto seems too far away.
Councilman Peduto has shown backbone. He took a strong stance against Ravenstahl's tuition tax. However, he has repeatedly shown that when push comes to shove, he can work with Ravenstahl on issues from street lights to over-arching reform.
Let's give Peduto a chance to keep Ravenstahl on his toes and compromise when needed.
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Plus, as Bram says, he might become mayor if Onorato becomes governor and Luke becomes County Chief Exec!
Peduto seems to fold it in to the mayor's wishes when push comes to shove more than he actually stands up to him.
Bill Peduto is a good and decent man. Council and the city would be well served with him as their President.
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