Choosing Philadelphia's Next Mayor

Holy Family Hosts 2023 Mayoral Forum

On Tuesday, April 18, Holy Family University hosted a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum, sponsored by AARP and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The event aired live on PHL17 on Tuesday, April 18, and was livestreamed on phl17.com.

Holy Family welcomed eight candidates seeking to become the 100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia: Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, James DeLeon, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart. The candidates shared their visions for crucial issues faced by Philadelphians, including gun violence, curfews, the opioid crisis, illegal dumping, SEPTA expansions, and school safety.

The forum was expertly moderated by Jennifer Lewis-Hall, WPHL-TV, Tom Waring, Editor of Northeast Times, and Daniel McElhatton, Esq., of the Law Offices of Daniel P. McElhatton, PC, and member of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

This extraordinary night presented by Holy Family University required weeks of coordination and logistical planning. Preparing for the Mayoral Forum required the efforts of many University departments, including University Advancement, Information Technology, Maintenance & Facilities, Marketing & Communications, Public Safety, and Student Life, among other contributors. University staff and outside vendors spent nearly 20 hours transforming the Campus Center Gymnasium into a venue for the Mayoral Forum that would allow for the seamless presentation required for a live television broadcast.

As an anchor institution in Northeast Philadelphia, events like the Philadelphia Mayoral Forum solidify Holy Family University’s commitment to civic engagement and outreach to the community.