Pa. Progressive Summit To Be Held In Philadelphia This Winter
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Hundreds of leaders are expected to gather right here in Philadelphia this winter.
The Pennsylvania Progressive Summit is a gathering of community leaders, activists and elected officials from across the Commonwealth. The conference is hosted by Keystone Progress, an online advocacy group.
Jonathan Saidel, a member of its board of directors, says the summit will focus on key public policy issues, "Things like healthcare, the environment, the creation of jobs -- good sustainable jobs. Things that are important to get our nation out of the malaise that it is in and really combat the government that exists now."
Saidel says about a thousand progressive leaders attended last year's summit in Pittsburgh. The Rev. Jesse Jackson was the keynote speaker.
"When they leave these sessions, they should be better informed and better motivated to help implement resolutions in Pennsylvania."
The summit will take place February 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. F or more information go to PAProgressiveSummit.org.
Reported by Cherri Gegg, KYW Newsradio 1060
