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Adding the Honorable Marian B. Tasco to the street signs on the block intersections of the 7900 block of Mansfield Avenue between Vernon Road and Slocum Street in recognition of Councilwoman Tasco's tremendous service and contributions to the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Marian B. Tasco is widely recognized as one of Philadelphia's most influential, politically savvy, and proactive public officials. With more than 50 years of combined service under her belt, Philadelphia's beloved Councilwoman Tasco decided not to seek reelection following seven terms on Philadelphia City Council. Although formally retired in December 2015, Tasco remains a highly engaged political powerhouse for the City of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Tasco's consistent and dedicated approach has earned her the loyalty and respect of both her constituents and her peers. Having served in the past as both City Council Majority Leader and Majority Whip, her leadership over the years has been valued by her Council colleagues and the administrations she has served alongside; and
WHEREAS, Historically, Tasco stands out as the first African American elected Philadelphia City Commissioner (1983-1987). She served as the Ward Leader for the renowned 50th Ward, and was unanimously elected by the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee to represent Pennsylvania on the Democratic National Committee; and
WHEREAS, Prior to being elected to public office, Tasco was the Campaign Manager for former Congressman William H. Gray III, and served as Director of Constituent Services for Gray's Philadelphia office. She also served as an assistant to the Secretary of State for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania C. Delores Tucker, and, early in her career, served as Task Force Coordinator for the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, under the leadership of Charles W. Bowser, Esq. Tasco first went to work for the City of Philadelphia in 1959 as a clerk typist I in the Philadelphia P...
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