Al Taubenberger
Alfred Wilhelm "Al" Taubenberger is the president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and president of the Burholme Civic Association and Town Watch. He is also a [1] Republican politician from Northeast Philadelphia. He has run for office three times, losing each time. He was the Republican candidate for mayor of Philadelphia in 2007, losing 83% to 17% to Michael Nutter.[2]
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[edit] Political career
His first job was as grounds supervisor at Friends Hospital. He later held staff jobs for Republican Congressman Charles F. Dougherty in the early 1980s and later for two City Council members, Democrat Joan Krajewski and Republican Jack Kelly.
He ran for Congress twice, losing both times. In 2002, he lost the Republican primary to Melissa Brown.[1] In 2004, he finished third in a three-way race.[3]
He ran for mayor, receiving 17% of the vote in the 2007 mayoral election, losing every ward in the city.[4]
[edit] Personal life
A child of German immigrants, Taubenberger was raised in Philadelphia's Burholme neighborhood. He has been married twice and has 4 children. His children, Matthew, Elisabeth, and Sarah were produced from his first marriage to his ex-wife Barbara Muller. He also has a son by his second marriage.[citation needed]
His eldest son, Matthew, ran for public office in 2008 for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, losing to Democrat Brendan F. Boyle.[5]
[edit] Ward leader
Taubenberger is the Ward Leader of the 56th Ward Republican Executive Committee.[6]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b Eichel, Larry (2007-04-30). "Sure winner faces long odds". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2007-05-02. http://web.archive.org/web/20070502114042/http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20070430_Sure_winner_faces_long_odds.html. Retrieved 2007-04-30.
- ^ Gambardello, Joseph A. (2007-11-07). "A loser with a winning attitude". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/politics/philadelphia/20071107_A_loser_with_a_winning_attitude.html. Retrieved 2007-11-07.[dead link]
- ^ State election returns website
- ^ Kirkstra, Patrick; Gelbart, Marcia (2007-11-07). "Nutter: 'A New Day'". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-01-21. http://web.archive.org/web/20080121054237/http://www.philly.com/inquirer/politics/philadelphia/20071107_Nutter__A_New_Day.html. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
- ^ Matthew Taubenberger electoral profile
- ^ Committee of Seventy (2009-12-21). "2009 Citizen's Guide" (PDF). 2009 Citizen's Guide. The Committee of Seventy, Philadelphia, PA 19103. http://www.seventy.org/Downloads/2009_Citizen's_Guide.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
