As reported in the Delco Times this week, Senator Connie Williams (D-17) announced her endorsement of Nether Providence’s David Landau for Delaware County Council.

The weekend edition also published a roundup of candidates that included a brief profile of Landau.

For residents worried about transportation or parking for the Federal Aviation Administration hearing on its airspace redesign plans at Philadelphia International Airport, state Rep. Bryan Lentz is offering a bus to the event.

The hearing is the only currently scheduled event in Pennsylvania for public input directly to the FAA.

When: Tuesday, May 1. 6:30 to 10:00 PM.
Where: Holiday Inn, Philadelphia International Airport, Essington, PA.

Reservations for the bus seats are first-come, first-serve basis. Call his office at 610-544-7300 to reserve a seat. It will leave from his constituent service office on Fairview Rd, Swarthmore.

Both Lentz and Congressman Joe Sestak have been active on the FAA/airport issue since taking office in January. For further recent news, articles and releases are available online:

Joe Sestak meets with FAA Administrator Blakey and Transportation Committee Chairman Oberstar.

Lentz has shown some forward-thinking initiative at the state level by introducing legislation a new regional airport authority for Southeastern PA. The bill has bi-partisan support from area legislators. For more information, see the Philadelphia Daily News story from Delco beat reporter Bill Bender.

Yesterday’s Delco Times has a story about David Landau’s campaign staff, many of whom are veterans of Joe Sestak’s team.

Tuesday, Landau, chairman of the Nether Providence Democratic Committee, announced his campaign manager would be Jared Solomon, who served as the field director for Sestak. Mario Cimino, a volunteer coordinator for Sestak, will be Landau’s field director and Ryan Matthews, deputy field director for Sestak, will serve as Landau’s campaign spokesman.

Landau also figured prominently in Gil Spencer’s weekend editorial about the image problems of the Delco Republican machine.

Congressman Joe Sestak will hold a meeting about Medicaid for 7th District seniors. The meeting will outline the benefits available to seniors, with instructions and forms provided.

When: April 23, 11:00 AM
Where: Church of Christ, Folsom. From MacDade Boulevard, turn on Tasker at Dunkin Donuts, go one block.
Call (610) 583-5404 for more information.