Response to Email from Councilwoman Tasco and Apology to Cherelle Parker along with the Email from Ms. Tasco

Dear Ms. Tasco,

I have read your email and compliment you on your professionalism when dealing with this matter. Let it be known that the Neighborhood Civic PAC prides itself on holding up the integrity of the neighborhoods as well as the value that comes with voting. As you may know, Philadelphia was recently named the #1 City for Voter Fraud in the United States by the American Center for Voting Rights. This is an issue that we hold very strongly. This is the City where our republic was born and to see this kind of negative coverage totally appalls us. Even worse than that is the response (or lack thereof) from many politicians who simply just swept this under the rug.
With respect to Ms Parker's case, we offer an apology to her and her supporters. We do not know Ms Parker nor should we have any ill will towards her. However, when looking at the race from the outside, it appeared improper that Ms Parker was in the polling place she did not represent. Yes, we are aware of roving watcher certificates but were confused by Ms Parker telling the Representative from the Committee of Seventy that she just finished voting. Nevertheless, we were excited to see the Committee, under the new direction of Mr Stalberg, taking a stance with respect to ballot integrity and voter fraud and we may have jumped the gun by taking their words at face value. Next, we will be sure to research the facts more clearly. With respect to allegations of voter fraud in the 50th ward, 200th legislative district or 9th council district, we am not sure of what actually exists, but would not want to jump the gun in claiming that there are. That would require some research on our part.
Thank you,
Neighborhood Civic PAC


This is the email we received from Ms. Tasco

From: Tasco
Date:Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:54:43 EDT
Subject:Cherelle Paqrker
To:neighborhoodcivicpac@yahoo.com

Please read the Committee of Seventy's web site and see that they have finally admitted that they were wrong and have issued an apologyYou should not jump to conclusion and make charges without having all of the facts. That is what the Committee of Seventy did. If we are to trust the organization which is charged with overseeing elections, we must have faith and confidence that they will conduct their business in a fair and honest manner.There has never been any charges of election fraud in our 50th ward, 200th legislative district or 9th council district and I want the record to show that.If your organization desires creditability, I suggest that you conduct yourself in a manner that will gain respect.