Philadelphia residents to also vote on 2 government issues
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The midterm election is just two weeks away and Philadelphia is ready to open more than 700 polling places around the city. A flurry of the mail-in ballot have gone out and are beginning to filter back in.
Philadelphia residents will not only be voting on a U.S. Senate and governor's race. They'll also have two questions on the ballot, specific to city government issues.
The first question would allow for a 5-point preference for qualified civil service applicants with technical experience, the other question would allow the city to bring the current aviation department under its structure.
Both are yes or no questions, both are non-partisan.
In addition to ballot questions, city residents will also be voting on vacant city council seats left open for current members who will now be running for mayor.
If the ballot questions pass, the Philadelphia home rule charter will be amended.
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