Al Pearlman
Al Pearlman (died 1984) was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council. He served two non-consecutive terms. Pearlman was also a contractor and built Frank Rizzo's house in Philadelphia.[1]
First elected in 1976, Pearlman resigned his term (1976–1982) to unsuccessfully run for state senate.[2] He was elected to a second term beginning in 1984. Dying of cancer, Pearlman comitted suicide in 1984.[3]
Pearlman inspired the grassroots political group Anti-Pearlman Permanent Poster League, or APPPLE.
References
[edit]- ↑ "No, Rizzo Home Isn't Up For Sale". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 9, 1992. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Few Upsets Seen in Penna Race". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 1982. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Court Rules In Pearlman Pension Case". The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 8, 1991. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
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