Read about and vote on Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board elections and By-Laws Proposal Changes

We're excited to open our 2024 election process, giving all members the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization. In addition to selecting new Board Members, you will have the chance to vote on proposed changes to our by-laws and leadership structure. These changes are designed to make our governance more inclusive and responsive to the communities we serve.

Your participation is vital in ensuring our organization can adapt to meet the goals we've laid out while staying true to our progressive mission. Every vote counts and we ask that you use your voice to help guide us toward a stronger, more equitable and powerful future! Thank you for your engagement!

We are proud to have recruited 15 amazing leaders to fill 10 spots on Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board. They are listed in alphabetical order below. The video submissions were optional, so please do not hold it against any candidates who didn’t submit. Click each candidate's name to learn more about them and their values and vision. 

If you are not currently a member, but would like to have a say in who serves on our Board or the new proposed bylaws for Reclaim Philadelphia, you can become a member now! Once you become a member you will receive a link from OpaVote to participate. If you are a member and have not received the OpaVote link make sure to reach out to our Executive Director Seth Anderson-Oberman at Seth@reclaimphiladelphia.org

Valerie Braman

Neighborhood: East Falls

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Erica Brown (no relation to Tyrell Brown)

Neighborhood: West Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Tyrell Brown (no relation to Erica Brown)

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Nydea Graves

Neighborhood: Southwest Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Lev Hirschhorn

Neighborhood: West Philadelphia

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Tammer Ibrahim

Neighborhood: Southwest Philadelphia

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Tess Kerins

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Susmik Lama

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Steve Preston

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Adams Rackes

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Adrián Rivera-Reyes

Neighborhood: North Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Liz Schlingmann

Neighborhood: West Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Kyra Schwartz

Neighborhood: East Falls

Running for re-election to the Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Dom Shannon

Neighborhood: West Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Julia Tackett

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

First time running for Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board

Read Reclaim Philadelphia’s Board's proposal for new by-laws

Sergio Cea