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Southwest Center City has had a long and varied history. The most important part of this history is the stories of the residents who make up our community. Tell us YOUR story about the neighborhood, about living here, about what makes this a great place to live. We'll publish selected stories on this page.

2011 Board Election Winners
10/04/2011

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2011 Election for members of the SOSNA Board of Directors.
Also, thank you to the candidates for running and putting forth such impressive credentials and experience for voters to consider.  Lastly, a special thank you goes out to Alex Braden, Lindsey Keck, Adam Kaufer and Keith Todd, who together made up the 2011 Elections Committee who adminstered a smooth, fair election this year.

Congratulations to the five winners of this year's election below - (italics = current board member):

2011 Board Nominee - Paul Toner
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

I want to continue my involvement with the SOSNA Board of Directors, which is an organization that has grown exponentially over the past three years in its ability, initiative and understanding of the potential of our neighborhood.

Ways I have participated in SOSNA or the community in the past.

2011 Board Nominee - Christopher Stromberg
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

2011 Board Nominee - Michael Showell
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

I am interested in being on the SOSNA Board of Directors because I want to continue to serve and help the neighborhood that I live in and love tremendously. I would like to continue to unlock all the potential Southwest Center City has to offer to our residents, as well as all Pennsylvanians.

Ways I have participated in SOSNA or the community in the past.

2011 Board Nominee - Jennifer Leupold
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

I am interested in being a part of the board at SOSNA because I see the positive impact SOSNA has had on our neighborhood. My husband and I own a home at 24th and Carpenter, and I work at the YMCA on 17th and Christian. As someone who is quite vested in the neighborhood, I feel SOSNA has the tremendous opportunity to help shape the growth of the community.

Ways I have participated in SOSNA or the community in the past.

2011 Board Nominee - Jocelyn Gabrynowicz Hill
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

I would like to continue my involvement in the community by serving a second three year term on SOSNA.

Ways I have participated in SOSNA or the community in the past.

2011 Board Nominee - Chris Durham
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

Simply put, I want to be on the Board of SOSNA to ensure that our community continues to grow in positive ways and remains a diverse, safe and vibrant place that everyone who lives here can be proud to call home.

2011 Board Nominee - Jon Adler
10/03/2011

Personal Statement: Why I am interested in being on the Board of SOSNA.

As the owner and operator of the Beauty Shop Café, I’ve been an integral part of the South of South community for the past four plus years. For the first several years I was in business, I lived in the Passyunk Square neighborhood but felt that I was much more a part of SOSNA. Earlier this year, I finally moved to the neighborhood and along with the joys of a shorter commute, I feel I’ve resolved the personal contradiction of not living in my own community.

Julian F. Abele
03/30/2011

Distinguished architect, neighborhood resident