Al Pearlman Explained

Al Pearlman was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council. He served two non-consecutive terms. He resigned from his first term (1976–1982) to unsuccessfully run for state senate.[1] His second term began in 1984. Dying of cancer, he killed himself in 1984.[2]

He was also a contractor and built Frank Rizzo's house in Philadelphia.[3]

He inspired the grassroots political group Anti-Pearlman Permanent Poster League, or APPPLE.

Notes and References

  1. News: Few Upsets Seen in Penna Race. 5 May 2014. The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 1982.
  2. News: Court Rules In Pearlman Pension Case. https://web.archive.org/web/20140505203436/http://articles.philly.com/1991-01-08/news/25818201_1_pension-board-city-pension-death-benefits. dead. May 5, 2014. 5 May 2014. The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 8, 1991.
  3. News: No, Rizzo Home Isn't Up For Sale. https://web.archive.org/web/20140505203041/http://articles.philly.com/1992-03-09/news/26015999_1_frank-rizzo-sale-chestnut-hill. dead. May 5, 2014. 5 May 2014. The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 9, 1992.

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