Martell Covington @martellforpa
Martell Covington for PA District 24, a kid from Homewood going all in for the district. (He/Him) martellforpa.com Joined January 2022-
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My first job was at a small business in Homewood, where I learned firsthand the impact they can have on their neighborhoods. I'm here to help our local companies and communities they support. The Comcast RISE program is an opportunity to do just that. comcastrise.com
The PA Black Legislative Caucus hosted a day of action at the Capitol Building today. I also had the honor of meeting Speaker Irvis’ granddaughter today. So great speaking w/ her. Excited to participate in the day of action and be part of the continued legacy of K. Leroy Irvis.
Today is the 45th anniversary of K. Leroy Irvis become Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The first Black speaker of the house in not only Pennsylvania but in the United States. I am proud to be from Western PA, the region where Speaker Irvis hailed from.
Polls are closing soon! An important reminder is that if you are in line by 8pm, you must be allowed to vote! If you have any questions or concerns, the elections hotline is a great resource: (877) 868 3772
3 more hours left to vote! Make sure you have your voice heard today!
The final round up Pt. 3: The Final!! Thank you to everyone of you who believed in #TeamTell, in Martell Covington, and for endorsing our campaign! Your support, the support of our community, means everything! Tell your friends again: vote Rep. Martell Covington today!
Four more hours 'til the polls close! Remember: vote Martell Covington for State Representative, District 24! We hope we have your vote! We will be out at the polls until they shut down! See you out there! Polls open: 7am-8pm Voter information: linktr.ee/vote.martellfo…
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Mission: to be of service to my community #civilservant #repcovington #stillthechoice #vote #Community
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Polls are open! You know what time it is! #TeamTell is so grateful that you voted for Representative Martell Covington in the Special Election for District 24, to fill the rest of Ed Gainey's old term. Thank you for your vote! We hope we've earned your vote again today!
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Thank you for being a part of Team Tell. Part of a dream. Part of something really special.
The 10 victims of the mass shooting Saturday at a Buffalo, New York supermarket include a church deacon, a beloved security guard and the mother of a retired fire commissioner. cbsn.ws/3FS0vpe
A food pantry operator. A substitute teacher. A breast cancer survivor. A deacon. A man picking up a birthday cake for his 3-year-old grandson. jezebel.com/the-victims-of…
Senator Ferlo’s legacy will live on through all who knew him, and who because of knowing him, will always have the courage to fight for and have profound faith in the strength and power of everyday working people. /15
Unfortunately, him being such a memorable person makes it that much harder to believe he’s gone. I miss him already, and I feel honored to have been his former staff, friend, and perhaps even something of a protégé, if I might someday earn such a venerable designation. /14
But this barely scratches the surface of his achievements during his more that two decades in public office. Working for Senator Ferlo was a distinct pleasure and learning experience. So much so that his former staff collectively refer to ourselves as “Ferloians.” /13
The creation of the Energy Innovation Center in the Hill District, the creation of the Larimer Green Zone, and helping to ensure that public demonstrations during the 2009 G-20 Summit largely remained peaceful – these accomplishments stand out in my mind. /12
This was his true genius: the unique ability to intuit and bring seemingly abstract policy issues down to earth, through concrete and accessible community-based projects and initiatives. Certainly in the coming days countless projects will be cited as additional examples.. /11
Senator Ferlo was the prime sponsor of legislation for statewide Medicare for All, but he also supported and pushed for the enactment of national Medicare for All. “Everybody in, nobody out,” he always would say. /10
One of my first tasks as his staff was to organize a “Medicare Birthday Party” at the Teamster Temple in Lawrenceville. I was awestruck as I watched hundreds of seniors, community leaders and social justice activists mingling over cake and ice cream on a Wednesday afternoon.. /9
Senator Ferlo would have been seventy-one this Thursday. He was fond of reminding us that he shared a birthday with Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh. /8
Senator Ferlo bridged the divide between community and government better than anyone. He understood that people needed a voice in government, and that as an elected leader it was his job to be one for them - even if it got him arrested (famously and dozens of times).. /7
He kept most of his senate staff in the district offices rather than in Harrisburg, and every week a steady stream of constituents would make their way there by PAT bus or ACCESS van to get help with LIHEAP and rent rebate applications. “I know Jimmy,” they always would say. /6
This was even before he was elected to City Council. More that twenty years later, Senator Ferlo maintained his reputation as one of those rare leaders who genuinely cared about and prioritized the needs of poor and working people. /5
My earliest memory of Senator Ferlo is actually very personal, and goes back to the mid 1980’s when I was a young child. Our utilities were in danger of being shutoff, and I distinctly remember our neighbors advising my mother to seek out the assistance of Jim Ferlo. /4
I joined his senate staff in 2008 and worked for him for six years before and during law school. That year, Senator Ferlo was the only elected official in Allegheny County to endorse then-Senator Barack Obama for President before the Pennsylvania primary election. /3
Senator Ferlo should be remembered as one of our greatest organizers and statesmen. He came to Pittsburgh in the 60’s when he was seventeen, openly gay and without a high school degree or a penny in his pocket. He nonetheless rose to prominence as a staunch public official. /2
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