KEVIN ACKLIN'S STATEMENT ON THE MAYOR'S TRAINING-CAMP ABSENCE FROM A G-20 BRIEFING
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
CONTACT:
Andy Gastmeyer, Press Secretary
412.481.3150
A Statement From Independent Mayoral Candidate Kevin Acklin on Mayor Ravenstahl Skipping a G-20 Media Briefing to Attend Steelers' Training Camp
"KDKA Radio's report that Mayor Ravenstahl yesterday chose to attend Steelers' training camp instead of a weekly G-20 media briefing is yet another unfortunate reminder that the Mayor places himself and his own whims ahead of the needs of Pittsburghers and the important work that we elect him to do. While our men and women in uniform were working hard to prepare for the G-20, Luke Ravenstahl thought it was appropriate to take time off to watch the Steelers prepare for an exhibition game.
While I understand the Mayor doesn't have to attend every meeting or briefing on the event, with less than six weeks to go until the G-20, as Mayor, I would have a far different set of priorities. I'd be spending every moment I could to help prepare our city, our workforce, and our region for both the opportunities and the challenges ahead. The people of Pittsburgh deserve a Mayor who's working hard in their neighborhoods, not playing at Steelers' training camp."
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