This page summarises an archived press release from the mayoral campaign of Jay Breneman in Erie, Pennsylvania. The release is dated 6 February, marking 100 days before the 16 May primary election, in which he was described as a Democratic candidate.
What the release said
On 11 November 2016 Breneman had announced his candidacy and set out a broad vision built on schools, neighbourhoods and jobs, along with a rejection of business as usual in City Hall. The February release introduced a detailed platform titled “Erie’s New Deal: A Standard for the Future of Erie”.
He described it as bold and tied to Erie Refocused, the city’s comprehensive plan.
Main elements
The release listed three themes:
- tax incentives for commercial and residential investment
- revitalisation of Erie’s neighbourhoods
- skills-based programmes for young people
An executive summary was offered online and in print at the campaign’s downtown office, according to the archive.
Reading it today
Treat this dated document as a record of intentions, not outcomes. The 2017 vision statement gives more context on schools, safety and employers.