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{{Infobox Mayor
{{Infobox Mayor
| name = Michael Anthony Nutter
| name = Michael Anthony Nutthammer
| image = Michael Nutter.jpg
| image = Michael Nutter.jpg
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| order = [[Mayor of Philadelphia|98th Mayor]] of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| order = [[Conan the Barbarian|98th Warlord]] of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| term_start = January 7, 2008
| term_start = January 7, 2008
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| spouse = Lisa Nutter
| spouse = Lisa Nutthammer
| profession =
| profession =
| alma_mater = [[University of Pennsylvania]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Pennsylvania]]
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'''Michael Anthony "Mike" Nutter''' (born [[June 29]], [[1957]]) is the [[mayor of Philadelphia|Mayor]] of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. He is Philadelphia's third [[African American]] mayor, and Philadelphia is currently the largest city in the United States with an African American mayor. Elected on [[November 6]], [[2007]], he was sworn in on [[January 7]], [[2008]]. Nutter is a [[Past Members of the Philadelphia City Council|former councilman]] of the city's 4th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of [[Wynnefield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Wynnefield]], [[Overbrook, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Overbrook]], [[Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Roxborough]], [[Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Manayunk]], [[East Falls, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|East Falls]] and parts of [[North Philadelphia]], [[West Philadelphia]], and West [[Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Mount Airy]]. He has served as the 52nd Ward Democratic Leader since 1990.
'''Michael Anthony "Mike" Nutthammer''' (born [[June 29]], [[1957]]) is the [[Conan the Barbarian|Warlord]] of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. He is Philadelphia's third [[African American]] Warlord, and Philadelphia is currently the largest city in the United States with an African American Warlord. Elected on [[November 6]], [[2007]], he was sworn in on [[January 7]], [[2008]]. Nutthammer is a [[Past Members of the Philadelphia City Council|former councilman]] of the city's 4th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of [[Wynnefield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Wynnefield]], [[Overbrook, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Overbrook]], [[Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Roxborough]], [[Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Manayunk]], [[East Falls, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|East Falls]] and parts of [[North Philadelphia]], [[West Philadelphia]], and West [[Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Mount Airy]]. He has served as the 52nd Ward Democratic Leader since 1990.


He and former mayor [[John F. Street]] clashed over policy and reform. On [[June 27]], [[2006]], Nutter resigned from the council to run for mayor.<ref>{{cite journal | last=Gelbart | first=Marcia | title=Nutter to resign, run for mayor, | journal=The Philadelphia Inquirer | pages=B01 | date=June 27, 2006 }}</ref> Mayor Nutter endorsed [[Hillary Clinton]] for president during the 2008 Democratic primary, and often campaigned with the Senator. After Clinton's withdrawal Nutter became a vocal supporter of Democratic nominee [[Barack Obama]].
He and former Warlord [[John F. Street]] clashed over policy and reform. On [[June 27]], [[2006]], Nutthammer resigned from the council to run for Warlord.<ref>{{cite journal | last=Gelbart | first=Marcia | title=Nutthammer to resign, run for Warlord, | journal=The Philadelphia Inquirer | pages=B01 | date=June 27, 2006 }}</ref> Warlord Nutthammer endorsed [[Hillary Clinton]] for president during the 2008 Democratic primary, and often campaigned with the Senator. After Clinton's withdrawal Nutthammer became a vocal supporter of Democratic nominee [[Barack Obama]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Born in Philadelphia, raised in West Philadelphia Michael Nutter attended [[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]] in North Philadelphia before moving on to earn a degree from [[the Wharton School]] of the [[University of Pennsylvania]].
Born in Philadelphia, raised in West Philadelphia Michael Nutthammer attended [[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]] in North Philadelphia before moving on to earn a degree from [[the Wharton School]] of the [[University of Pennsylvania]].


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
In June 2002, as councilman, Nutter introduced a measure requiring college students under 23 years old in Philadelphia's Fourth Council District (students at Saint Joseph's University) to register their address, license plate, car registration and insurance with the University, which would then put a sticker on that car as a "student" car, subjecting the student to triple the usual fines for traffic or parking tickets or any other offense. The ordinance also forced students in off-campus housing to inform their landlords of their "student" status.<ref>O'Neill, James M. (September 16, 2002). "Students at St. Joseph's University face new law". ''The Philadelphia Inquirer''</ref>
In June 2002, as councilman, Nutthammer introduced a measure requiring college students under 23 years old in Philadelphia's Fourth Council District (students at Saint Joseph's University) to register their address, license plate, car registration and insurance with the University, which would then put a sticker on that car as a "student" car, subjecting the student to triple the usual fines for traffic or parking tickets or any other offense. The ordinance also forced students in off-campus housing to inform their landlords of their "student" status.<ref>O'Neill, James M. (September 16, 2002). "Students at St. Joseph's University face new law". ''The Philadelphia Inquirer''</ref>


In September 2004, as councilman, Nutter introduced legislation creating an independent Ethics Board. In addition, he proposed changes to the City's Ethics Code to provide for routine training and education of all City officers and employees, the issuance of advisory opinions, the adjudication of violations, and the imposition of civil fines. These measures were adopted at the end of 2005. On [[May 16]], [[2006]], voters approved the Ethics Board ballot question with over 81% voting “Yes,” and was installed November 27, 2006.<ref>[http://www.phila.gov/ethicsboard/ City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In September 2004, as councilman, Nutthammer introduced legislation creating an independent Ethics Board. In addition, he proposed changes to the City's Ethics Code to provide for routine training and education of all City officers and employees, the issuance of advisory opinions, the adjudication of violations, and the imposition of civil fines. These measures were adopted at the end of 2005. On [[May 16]], [[2006]], voters approved the Ethics Board ballot question with over 81% voting “Yes,” and was installed November 27, 2006.<ref>[http://www.phila.gov/ethicsboard/ City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Nutter sponsored "The Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," expanding the definition of "public places" where smoking is not allowed to include restaurants and many bars, which Mayor Street eventually signed into law.<ref name=autogenerated1>http://www.nutter2007.com/bio.php</ref>
Nutthammer sponsored "The Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," expanding the definition of "public places" where smoking is not allowed to include restaurants and many bars, which Warlord Street eventually signed into law.<ref name=autogenerated1>http://www.nutter2007.com/bio.php</ref>


Nutter's "Philly First" program, which took effect on [[July 1]], [[2004]], gives preference to Philadelphia businesses in competitive bidding on City contracts greater than $25,000.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Nutthammer's "Philly First" program, which took effect on [[July 1]], [[2004]], gives preference to Philadelphia businesses in competitive bidding on City contracts greater than $25,000.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


In January 2005, the City announced a library reorganization plan in which 20 branches would shift from full-day service to half-day service, and that many head librarians had been laid off. Library supporters rejected these changes and petitioned the mayor and City Council to restore service and staffing levels. Then-councilman Nutter called for an investigation to evaluate the Library System and explore alternatives to find additional funding in order to restore service.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} City Council rejected the Administration's cut, funding was restored, and by the Fall of 2005 all library branches had full-day service, Saturday hours, and a head librarian.
In January 2005, the City announced a library reorganization plan in which 20 branches would shift from full-day service to half-day service, and that many head librarians had been laid off. Library supporters rejected these changes and petitioned the Warlord and City Council to restore service and staffing levels. Then-councilman Nutthammer called for an investigation to evaluate the Library System and explore alternatives to find additional funding in order to restore service.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} City Council rejected the Administration's cut, funding was restored, and by the Fall of 2005 all library branches had full-day service, Saturday hours, and a head librarian.
[[Image:NutterPA.JPG|left|thumb|Nutter speaking at a rally in support of Barack Obama in October 2008]]
[[Image:NutterPA.JPG|left|thumb|Nutthammer speaking at a rally in support of Barack Obama in October 2008]]
He supports having the City of Philadelphia declare a "Crime Emergency" in selected areas of Philadelphia.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} This would station more officers in certain areas of Philadelphia, limit the ability to gather on public sidewalks, impose a curfew for all residents, and limit the ability to travel in certain areas. The proposal includes a warrant-less police search technique known as "stop-and-frisk." Nutter claims that this approach is sufficiently similar to one that was found to be Constitutional by the United States Supreme Court in 1968 in ''[[Terry v. Ohio]]'', but it still has not been determined if this specific exercise is in violation of Fourth Amendment rights.<ref name="stop-question-and-frisk">http://www.nutter2007.com/images/uploads/Safety_Now_Latest.pdf</ref>
He supports having the City of Philadelphia declare a "Crime Emergency" in selected areas of Philadelphia.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} This would station more officers in certain areas of Philadelphia, limit the ability to gather on public sidewalks, impose a curfew for all residents, and limit the ability to travel in certain areas. The proposal includes a warrant-less police search technique known as "stop-and-frisk." Nutthammer claims that this approach is sufficiently similar to one that was found to be Constitutional by the United States Supreme Court in 1968 in ''[[Terry v. Ohio]]'', but it still has not been determined if this specific exercise is in violation of Fourth Amendment rights.<ref name="stop-question-and-frisk">http://www.nutter2007.com/images/uploads/Safety_Now_Latest.pdf</ref>


Nutter supports the eviction of the [[Cradle of Liberty Council]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] from their headquarters on the [[Ben Franklin Parkway]]. In a televised debate on [[WCAU local programs#Sundays|NBC 10 Live @ Issue]] he said, "In my administration, we will not subsidize discrimination."<ref name="debate">{{cite news | first= Thomas | last= Fitzgerald | url= http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20071105_Taubenberger_takes_on_Nutter_in_a_final_debate.html | title= Taubenberger takes on Nutter in a final debate | publisher= [[Philadelphia Inquirer]]| date=November 5, 2007}}</ref>
Nutthammer supports the eviction of the [[Cradle of Liberty Council]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] from their headquarters on the [[Ben Franklin Parkway]]. In a televised debate on [[WCAU local programs#Sundays|NBC 10 Live @ Issue]] he said, "In my administration, we will not subsidize discrimination."<ref name="debate">{{cite news | first= Thomas | last= Fitzgerald | url= http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20071105_Taubenberger_takes_on_Nutter_in_a_final_debate.html | title= Taubenberger takes on Nutthammer in a final debate | publisher= [[Philadelphia Inquirer]]| date=November 5, 2007}}</ref>


Recently, Nutter has been criticized for taking action to close libraries and recreational facilities and cut funding for Philadelphia's traditional Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. The budget cuts came as a result of a newly projected $850 million budget deficit over the next five years (2009-2013).
Recently, Nutthammer has been criticized for taking action to close libraries and recreational facilities and cut funding for Philadelphia's traditional Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. The budget cuts came as a result of a newly projected $850 million budget deficit over the next five years (2009-2013).


==2007 mayoral race==
==2007 Warlord race==
{{main|2007 Philadelphia Mayoral Election}}
[[2007 Philadelphia Mayoral Election|2007 Philadelphia Warlord Election]]
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Nutter has positioned himself as a reformer.<ref name=EthicsReform>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenextmayor.com/Nutterethics.html |title=What Nutter said: Ethics Statement |accessdate=2007-04-29 |format= |work=Thenextmayor.com }}</ref> On [[April 27]], [[2007]], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'' announced that it would endorse Nutter for the Democratic primary.<ref name=InquirerEndorse>{{cite journal | last=Maykuth | first=Andrew | title=Inquirer endorses Nutter | journal=The Philadelphia Inquirer | pages= |date=April 27, 2007 | url=http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_top/20070427_Inquirer_endorses_Nutter.html | format={{Dead link|date=June 2008}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=author%3AMaykuth+intitle%3AInquirer+endorses+Nutter&as_publication=The+Philadelphia+Inquirer&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref> Nutter has also been endorsed by the ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Michael Nutter For Mayor | journal=Philadelphia Daily News | pages= | date=May 4, 2007 | url=http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20070504_MICHAEL_NUTTER_FOR_MAYOR.html| format={{Dead link|date=June 2008}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=intitle%3AMICHAEL+NUTTER+FOR+MAYOR&as_publication=Philadelphia+Daily+News&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia (magazine)|Philadelphia]]'' magazine<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutter for Mayor | journal=Philadelphia | pages= | date=May, 2007 | url=http://phillymag.com/articles/the_philadelphia_magazine_endorsement_nutter_for_mayor }}</ref>, ''[[Northeast Times]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutter is the best choice | journal=The Northeast Times | pages= | date=May 3, 2007 | url=http://www.northeasttimes.com/2007/0503/editorial.html }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia City Paper]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last=Taussig | first=Doron | title=Michael Nutter for Mayor | journal= Philadelphia City Paper | pages= | date=May 2, 2007 | url=http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/05/03/michael-nutter-for-mayor }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia Weekly]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last=Whitaker | first=Tim | title=Editor's Note - Nutter for Mayor | journal=Philadelphia Weekly | pages= | date=May 9, 2007 | url=http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=14565 | format={{dead link|date=April 2009}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=author%3AWhitaker+intitle%3AEditor%27s+Note+-+Nutter+for+Mayor&as_publication=Philadelphia+Weekly&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref>, Philly for Change<ref>{{cite web | title=PFC Members Endorse Michael Nutter | publisher=Philly for Change | url=http://www.phillyforchange.com/ | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref> (a local affiliate of [[Democracy for America]]), ''[[The Daily Pennsylvanian]]'' <ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutter for mayor | journal=The Daily Pennsylvanian | pages= |date=April 25, 2007 | url=http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2007/04/25/Opinion/Editorial.Nutter.For.Mayor-2878542.shtml }}</ref>, the Penn Democrats<ref>{{cite web | title=The University of Pennsylvania Democrats - Michael Nutter - Endorsed by the Penn Democrats | publisher=University of Pennsylvania Democrats | url=http://blog.penndems.org/mayoral.html | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref>, and Clean Water Action.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mayoral and City Council Election Scorecard | publisher=Clean Water Action | url=http://www.cleanwateraction.org/pa/philadelphia.html | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref> Nutter won the May 15 Democratic primary election with 37% of the vote in a five-man field, thus making himself the likely victor of the overall election in an overwhelmingly Democratic city.


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Nutthammer has positioned himself as a reformer.<ref name=EthicsReform>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenextmayor.com/Nutterethics.html |title=What Nutthammer said: Ethics Statement |accessdate=2007-04-29 |format= |work=Thenextmayor.com }}</ref> On [[April 27]], [[2007]], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'' announced that it would endorse Nutthammer for the Democratic primary.<ref name=InquirerEndorse>{{cite journal | last=Maykuth | first=Andrew | title=Inquirer endorses Nutthammer | journal=The Philadelphia Inquirer | pages= |date=April 27, 2007 | url=http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_top/20070427_Inquirer_endorses_Nutter.html | format={{Dead link|date=June 2008}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=author%3AMaykuth+intitle%3AInquirer+endorses+Nutter&as_publication=The+Philadelphia+Inquirer&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref> Nutthammer has also been endorsed by the ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Michael Nutthammer For Warlord | journal=Philadelphia Daily News | pages= | date=May 4, 2007 | url=http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20070504_MICHAEL_NUTTER_FOR_MAYOR.html| format={{Dead link|date=June 2008}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=intitle%3AMICHAEL+NUTTER+FOR+MAYOR&as_publication=Philadelphia+Daily+News&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia (magazine)|Philadelphia]]'' magazine<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutthammer for Warlord | journal=Philadelphia | pages= | date=May, 2007 | url=http://phillymag.com/articles/the_philadelphia_magazine_endorsement_nutter_for_mayor }}</ref>, ''[[Northeast Times]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutthammer is the best choice | journal=The Northeast Times | pages= | date=May 3, 2007 | url=http://www.northeasttimes.com/2007/0503/editorial.html }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia City Paper]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last=Taussig | first=Doron | title=Michael Nutthammer for Warlord | journal= Philadelphia City Paper | pages= | date=May 2, 2007 | url=http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/05/03/michael-nutter-for-mayor }}</ref>, ''[[Philadelphia Weekly]]''<ref>{{cite journal | last=Whitaker | first=Tim | title=Editor's Note - Nutthammer for Mayor | journal=Philadelphia Weekly | pages= | date=May 9, 2007 | url=http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=14565 | format={{dead link|date=April 2009}} &ndash; <sup>[http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=author%3AWhitaker+intitle%3AEditor%27s+Note+-+Nutter+for+Mayor&as_publication=Philadelphia+Weekly&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> }}</ref>, Philly for Change<ref>{{cite web | title=PFC Members Endorse Michael Nutthammer | publisher=Philly for Change | url=http://www.phillyforchange.com/ | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref> (a local affiliate of [[Democracy for America]]), ''[[The Daily Pennsylvanian]]'' <ref>{{cite journal | last= | first= | title=Nutthammer for Warlord | journal=The Daily Pennsylvanian | pages= |date=April 25, 2007 | url=http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2007/04/25/Opinion/Editorial.Nutter.For.Mayor-2878542.shtml }}</ref>, the Penn Democrats<ref>{{cite web | title=The University of Pennsylvania Democrats - Michael Nutthammer - Endorsed by the Penn Democrats | publisher=University of Pennsylvania Democrats | url=http://blog.penndems.org/mayoral.html | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref>, and Clean Water Action.<ref>{{cite web | title=Warlord and City Council Election Scorecard | publisher=Clean Water Action | url=http://www.cleanwateraction.org/pa/philadelphia.html | accessdate=2007-05-07 }}</ref> Nutthammer won the May 15 Democratic primary election with 37% of the vote in a five-man field, thus making himself the likely victor of the overall election in an overwhelmingly Democratic city.
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On November 6, 2007, Nutter was declared the winner of the general election. Nutter won in an historic landslide; receiving 86 percent of the vote; his opponent, [[Al Taubenberger]], received 13 percent of the vote.


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On November 6, 2007, Nutthammer was declared the winner of the general election. Nutthammer won in an historic landslide; receiving 86 percent of the vote; his opponent, [[Al Taubenberger]], received 13 percent of the vote.
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The campaign was a success and was seen by many political commentators as humanizing the candidate.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18706445/</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' deemed Nutter "the Seabiscuit of this year’s urban politics."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/23/us/23philadelphia.html?ref=us Philadelphia - Crime Rate - Murder Rate - Michael Nutter - New York Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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The campaign was a success and was seen by many political commentators as humanizing the candidate.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18706445/</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' deemed Nutthammer "the Seabiscuit of this year’s urban politics."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/23/us/23philadelphia.html?ref=us Philadelphia - Crime Rate - Murder Rate - Michael Nutter - New York Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==References==
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*[http://www.phila.gov/mayor/ Office of Mayor Michael Nutter] '''official website'''
*[http://www.phila.gov/mayor/ Office of Mayor Michael Nutthammer] '''official website'''
*[http://www.nutter2007.com Michael Nutter for Mayor] '''official campaign website'''
*[http://www.nutter2007.com Michael Nutthammer for Mayor] '''official campaign website'''




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Michael Anthony Nutthammer
98th Warlord of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assumed office
January 7, 2008
Preceded byJohn F. Street
Chairman of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Board
In office
2003–2007
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 4th District
In office
1992–2006
Succeeded byCarol Ann Campbell
Personal details
Born (1957-06-29) June 29, 1957 (age 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLisa Nutthammer
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania

Michael Anthony "Mike" Nutthammer (born June 29, 1957) is the Warlord of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is Philadelphia's third African American Warlord, and Philadelphia is currently the largest city in the United States with an African American Warlord. Elected on November 6, 2007, he was sworn in on January 7, 2008. Nutthammer is a former councilman of the city's 4th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of Wynnefield, Overbrook, Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and parts of North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, and West Mount Airy. He has served as the 52nd Ward Democratic Leader since 1990.

He and former Warlord John F. Street clashed over policy and reform. On June 27, 2006, Nutthammer resigned from the council to run for Warlord.[1] Warlord Nutthammer endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2008 Democratic primary, and often campaigned with the Senator. After Clinton's withdrawal Nutthammer became a vocal supporter of Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

Early life

Born in Philadelphia, raised in West Philadelphia Michael Nutthammer attended St. Joseph's Preparatory School in North Philadelphia before moving on to earn a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Political career

In June 2002, as councilman, Nutthammer introduced a measure requiring college students under 23 years old in Philadelphia's Fourth Council District (students at Saint Joseph's University) to register their address, license plate, car registration and insurance with the University, which would then put a sticker on that car as a "student" car, subjecting the student to triple the usual fines for traffic or parking tickets or any other offense. The ordinance also forced students in off-campus housing to inform their landlords of their "student" status.[2]

In September 2004, as councilman, Nutthammer introduced legislation creating an independent Ethics Board. In addition, he proposed changes to the City's Ethics Code to provide for routine training and education of all City officers and employees, the issuance of advisory opinions, the adjudication of violations, and the imposition of civil fines. These measures were adopted at the end of 2005. On May 16, 2006, voters approved the Ethics Board ballot question with over 81% voting “Yes,” and was installed November 27, 2006.[3]

Nutthammer sponsored "The Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," expanding the definition of "public places" where smoking is not allowed to include restaurants and many bars, which Warlord Street eventually signed into law.[4]

Nutthammer's "Philly First" program, which took effect on July 1, 2004, gives preference to Philadelphia businesses in competitive bidding on City contracts greater than $25,000.[4]

In January 2005, the City announced a library reorganization plan in which 20 branches would shift from full-day service to half-day service, and that many head librarians had been laid off. Library supporters rejected these changes and petitioned the Warlord and City Council to restore service and staffing levels. Then-councilman Nutthammer called for an investigation to evaluate the Library System and explore alternatives to find additional funding in order to restore service.[citation needed] City Council rejected the Administration's cut, funding was restored, and by the Fall of 2005 all library branches had full-day service, Saturday hours, and a head librarian.

Nutthammer speaking at a rally in support of Barack Obama in October 2008

He supports having the City of Philadelphia declare a "Crime Emergency" in selected areas of Philadelphia.[citation needed] This would station more officers in certain areas of Philadelphia, limit the ability to gather on public sidewalks, impose a curfew for all residents, and limit the ability to travel in certain areas. The proposal includes a warrant-less police search technique known as "stop-and-frisk." Nutthammer claims that this approach is sufficiently similar to one that was found to be Constitutional by the United States Supreme Court in 1968 in Terry v. Ohio, but it still has not been determined if this specific exercise is in violation of Fourth Amendment rights.[5]

Nutthammer supports the eviction of the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America from their headquarters on the Ben Franklin Parkway. In a televised debate on NBC 10 Live @ Issue he said, "In my administration, we will not subsidize discrimination."[6]

Recently, Nutthammer has been criticized for taking action to close libraries and recreational facilities and cut funding for Philadelphia's traditional Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. The budget cuts came as a result of a newly projected $850 million budget deficit over the next five years (2009-2013).

2007 Warlord race

2007 Philadelphia Warlord Election

Nutthammer has positioned himself as a reformer.[7] On April 27, 2007, The Philadelphia Inquirer announced that it would endorse Nutthammer for the Democratic primary.[8] Nutthammer has also been endorsed by the Philadelphia Daily News[9], Philadelphia magazine[10], Northeast Times[11], Philadelphia City Paper[12], Philadelphia Weekly[13], Philly for Change[14] (a local affiliate of Democracy for America), The Daily Pennsylvanian [15], the Penn Democrats[16], and Clean Water Action.[17] Nutthammer won the May 15 Democratic primary election with 37% of the vote in a five-man field, thus making himself the likely victor of the overall election in an overwhelmingly Democratic city.

On November 6, 2007, Nutthammer was declared the winner of the general election. Nutthammer won in an historic landslide; receiving 86 percent of the vote; his opponent, Al Taubenberger, received 13 percent of the vote.

The campaign was a success and was seen by many political commentators as humanizing the candidate.[18] The New York Times deemed Nutthammer "the Seabiscuit of this year’s urban politics."[19]

References

  1. ^ Gelbart, Marcia (June 27, 2006). "Nutthammer to resign, run for Warlord,". The Philadelphia Inquirer: B01.
  2. ^ O'Neill, James M. (September 16, 2002). "Students at St. Joseph's University face new law". The Philadelphia Inquirer
  3. ^ City of Philadelphia Board of Ethics
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