Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2019 -- After months of campaigning, fundraising, and getting acquainted with hard-working Philadelphians, the day that Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney has been waiting for is just around the corner. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th, and Heeney wants all citizens of this great city to go out and cast their vote for Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia.

Heeney's run an extensive campaign, but the real key to winning any election is ultimately voter turnout. If Philadelphians aren't showing up to the polls and casting their vote, then the voice of what the city wants isn't heard, and ineffective incumbents stay in office. That's why every vote will be necessary this Election Day. Heeney needs the support of the city in the polling booths to inspire real change.

There are plenty of problems within the city of Philadelphia, and the incumbents who have always seemed to be automatically re-elected into City Council are not getting the job done. Heeney, on the other hand, has a proven track record as a leader, both in business and his community. His mission is to implement overdue changes to this city to bolster its economy and lower the increasing crime rate that has plagued the streets for too long.

As Election Day rolls around, don't sit idly by and expect the rest of the city to vote for the right candidate. For Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia, being present and voting for Bill Heeney on the City Council ballot is a necessity. It's been a long journey to Election Day, and now it's voters' chance to help his promise of a better Philadelphia be put into action.

Heeney's campaign is built off the small but generous donations of the hard-working men and women of Philadelphia, as opposed to other candidates who have their campaigns bought by special interest groups. Consider donating to the fight for Better Days Ahead, and don't forget to vote Bill Heeney on November 5th!

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2019 -- Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney is continuing to relentlessly press Philadelphia's D.A., as well as other officials, on addressing the rising crime rate in the city of Philadelphia. Most recently, he has written a joint letter to both Department of Justice Attorney William M. McSwain and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Esq. urging them to pay more attention to the crime in the city. The letter comes on the heels of two children being killed in a violent crime in the past month.

Below is the body of the letter that Heeney sent to the offices of McSwain and Shapiro:

Gentlemen:

I write to you in desperation in a matter of utmost importance and urgency. The City of Philadelphia is in a complete and utter crisis. We are inundated with criminal activity and out-of-control gun violence which now has escalated to a level that has claimed the most innocent and defenseless of victims -- a two year old who has passed away and an eleven month old who is clinging onto life.

As a major municipality, you would think that this letter from me would not be necessary. However in spite of the fact that we, like other major cities, have the tools to try and combat this out of control crime, what we are missing is the ultimate weapon needed in a time of crisis "Leadership." Philadelphia is a "rudderless" ship, not only are we devoid of leadership but we're being undermined by the people we have elected. Our Mayor is politically blind and deaf to large portions of the electorate and only seems to care about those who share and embrace his progressive ideology. He spends more time attacking national issues and traveling to other countries, such as Denmark, than he does caring for his failing city. He has formed a political "tag team" with our so called District Attorney who prefers the moniker of "Public Defender with Power." They both have sent a undeniably crystal clear, anti-police and anti-victim message from both of their offices. Their actions and lack of action have demoralized and destroyed morale in the Police Department and, worse yet, has switched off the hope of the very people they are supposed to protect and serve.

The criminal element in our city is emboldened and is getting worse by the day. Career criminals are referring to the City's top prosecutor as "Uncle Larry." The people in this city deserve better. Innocent babies should never be subject to this type of atmosphere and our senior citizens should not be afraid to walk the streets. We understand that crime is an unfortunate part of life and it affects many other places besides Philadelphia. What is unacceptable is that those who have been placed in charge of combating it are using the power of their office to foster it. Please join together in this fight -- one of you as an elected Democrat and the other appointed by the Republican President of the United States. It is time for a bi-partisian "tag team" to come to our aid and help our beloved City of Philadelphia.

This type of push is nothing new for Heeney. He has made his voice heard to public officials in the form of both letters and court-ordered motions. He recently had courts rule in his favor on a Right-to-Know request from the D.A.'s office on criminal cases that have been thrown out. The D.A. has since appealed, and that motion is still pending.

Bill Heeney's campaign is built off the small but generous donations of the working class in Philadelphia, and will never allow his campaign to be built off of special interest groups. To join the fight for Better Days Ahead, Heeney encourages Philadelphians to pledge their support to his campaign today.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/22/2019 -- For most Philadelphians, the date to cast their ballots in the race for Philadelphia City Council will be Tuesday, November 5th. While there will be many citizens who will be able to go out and vote, there are many more who, for whatever reason, will be unable to make it out. Some might be out of the city - or even out of state - on Election Day, while others might be working long hours or have a health issue that prevents them from leaving the house, with a trip to their designated polling center out of the question.

Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney understands that Philadelphia is a hard-working city. The men and women who live in this city have busy schedules with going to their jobs, sometimes multiple in one day, and providing for their families. For those who can't realistically make it out on Election Day, Heeney encourages them to fill out an absentee ballot by the October 29th deadline.

Those who choose to vote absentee should have a paper ballot mailed to them, and return their filled-out ballot by mail or in person to the County Board of Elections, located at City Hall in Room 142. Aside from benefiting hard-working Philadelphians who need every hour to support themselves, absentee ballots also help college students, military personnel, and citizens who have a disability or illness preventing them from making it to the polls.

For those who will be voting early via absentee ballot, Bill Heeney encourages them to check off his name as their vote for Philadelphia City Council. Heeney strives to bring Better Days Ahead to the city by bringing back business, continuing to take a stand against rising crime rates, and fighting unpopular policies such as the Philadelphia Soda Tax. The deadline for absentee voting is Tuesday, October 29th, so Philadelphians should make an effort to get their votes in by that date, and make sure Bill Heeney is on their ballot.

Bill Heeney's campaign is built on the small donations of the hard-working men and women of Philadelphia, as opposed to the special interest groups that buy so many other candidates' campaigns. Join the fight for Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia by pledging support for Bill Heeney's campaign.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/16/2019 -- Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney knows how much his fellow Philadelphians love their Philadelphia Eagles. As fellow Birds fans, the Friends of Bill Heeney will be hosting a football fundraiser at King's Highway Tavern this Sunday, October 20th, for Sunday Night Football. Every Eagles fan will want to be with Bill Heeney as the Eagles go into a do-or-die matchup with the dreaded Dallas Cowboys.

Sunday night's fundraiser is just the latest in a schedule of events that Heeney and his campaign have been putting together to connect with Philadelphians, giving voters a chance to learn more about what he plans to do for the city if elected to City Council. The event includes a dinner buffet and beer for those in attendance, plus the opportunity to stand united as Philadelphians in a historic battle both on the football field and in the election cycle.

The Eagles might be coming off a crippling loss, but Heeney will not be suffering the same fate on Election Day. Just as the Birds are hungry for a win against the hated Cowboys on Sunday night, Heeney is staying aggressive in the campaign trail to clinch a victory over the crime and corruption that has been plaguing Philadelphia. The Friends of Bill Heeney encourage every fan in the city to come out and watch the Eagles fly over Dallas, and join Heeney's vision of Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia. Go birds, and go Bill!

King's Highway Tavern is located at the intersection of Frankford Ave and Sheffield Ave in Mayfair. This event starts at 8:00, and tickets can be purchased in advance for $35 per person. Tickets include beer and buffet for the night.

Bill Heeney's campaign is built off the small donations of hard-working men and women of Philadelphia, as opposed to the special interest groups that buy other candidates' campaigns. Pledge your support today to help join the fight for Better Days Ahead for this great city.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/10/2019 -- Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney is still going strong on the fundraising trail, with his latest event scheduled for Saturday, October 12th. The Friends of Bill Heeney will be hosting a Beef and Beer Fundraiser sponsored by Bill's friends in the Irish community from 7:30-11:30 on Saturday night.

Bill Heeney has been a proud member of the Irish community for years, and has always been dedicated to giving back to Philadelphia through this group. As proud Irishmen, they are also proud supporters of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, who will be playing their game against the rival USC Trojans set for that night. Come watch the game with Bill Heeney and cheer on the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish.

This fundraiser is an excellent opportunity to get to know more about Heeney and understand what he can offer for the city of Philadelphia. The Friends of Bill Heeney expect this fundraiser to be a great way not only to celebrate Notre Dame's push toward the College Football Playoff but to celebrate Bill Heeney's push toward a seat on Philadelphia's City Council.

The event will be held at 7229 Tulip Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are $35 per person and will include the cost of the dinner buffet and beverages. The Friends of Bill Heeney encourage Philadelphians to come out to support the Fighting Irish and support Bill Heeney!

Bill Heeney's campaign is built off the small donations of working men and women across Philadelphia. To join the fight for Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia, contact the Friends of Bill Heeney today.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/08/2019 -- The Union League Golf Club in Philadelphia's Torresdale region will be holding an event in support of Philadelphia City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney. The event will be hosted by the prominent Philadelphia attorney Joseph Kelly, Esq., and will take place on Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 pm.

The Friends of Bill Heeney will be welcoming many local union leaders and leadership heads from the community to the prestigious Union League Golf Club in an effort to boost the campaign. All the heavy hitters will be lining up to support Heeney, as this event looks to be a tremendous financial boost to his campaign coming down the stretch.

As election day creeps closer, the Heeney campaign is looking to get out and interact with his fellow Philadelphians in a series of events. After the success of the AOH Division 17 Baggo Tournament, Heeney and his team look to build on that with another opportunity for outreach with potential voters.

The Union League Golf Club is located at the intersection of Frankford Ave and Grant Ave in Torresdale. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $250 apiece. This is a formal event, so proper attire is required.

As a candidate for Philadelphia City Council, Bill Heeney is ready to toughen up on crime and bring businesses back to the city. His campaign is built off of the small donations from average working men and women who are ready for Better Days Ahead. Donations to his campaign can be made through his website at www.votebillheeney.com.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/07/2019 -- In a landmark victory for his campaign, Republican City Council At-Large candidate Bill Heeney has officially won his appeal against the district attorney of Philadelphia in accordance with Pennsylvania's Right to Know law. According to the ruling by the Harrisburg Office of Open Records, the D.A. must now hand over documents, which reveal the number of declinations of crime in Philadelphia, to Heeney. Heeney has promised to be tough on crime during his campaign for Philadelphia City Council, and this is a victory for his platform.

Heeney had initially filed his right-to-know claim to the D.A.'s office as a request that these records be made public, but the D.A claimed that these documents did not exist. Believing this answer to be unacceptable, he then took an appeal to Harrisburg.

The district attorney had recently proclaimed that 26% fewer convictions had been made since 2014. He credits this to more dropped cases, with crimes such as retail theft instead being charged as summary offenses. With these documents becoming publicly accessible, there may be some new light shed upon these statistics.

Heeney, a business owner in Philadelphia, was a recent victim of a burglary at his store. Arrests were made, and the defendants - one of whom was a former employee - are on the record confessing to the crime and identifying themselves as the perpetrators filmed in the security footage of the incident. The district attorney, however, claimed there was no malice, and threw out the case.

The D.A. now has thirty days to hand the records over to Heeney, who believes that these records should be accessible to any taxpayer in Philadelphia. Taking a tougher stance on crime has been one of the highlights of Heeney's blueprint for Better Days Ahead in Philadelphia, and this ruling is a step in that direction.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/24/2019 -- It's no secret that Philadelphia is not the golden standard for American cities that it could be. In a town filled with high taxes, rampant crime, and corruption, it's clear that there needs to be a significant change. That's why Republican Bill Heeney has announced his at-large candidacy for Philadelphia City Council, with the hope of providing Better Days Ahead for his hometown.

Heeney is a product of the Summerdale and Nicetown communities and has been giving back to his community all his life. He is a proud Irishman, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a regular volunteer at St. John's Hospice, where he helps to feed the homeless. No stranger to leadership, Heeney has also been president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 and was an active and aggressive member of Philadelphia's Tavern Owners Association, where he was instrumental in fighting the unpopular Philadelphia Liquor-By-The-Drink Tax.

With an increasing crime rate in the City of Brotherly Love, Bill Heeney believes that the city's DA should be doing more. Instead, Philadelphia offers leniency towards charges and the constant release of criminals back onto the streets. Heeney has already shown leadership as a candidate, filing a right-to-know complaint to Harrisburg against the current DA, demanding answers on cases that have been declined for prosecution.

Bill Heeney wants to help bolster the city's economy with tax cuts and support for local jobs and businesses. A local business owner himself, Heeney owns Instant Courier Service in Fishtown, so he knows how reliant on local business this city is. Other parts of his outline include support for union workers, equal pay regardless of gender, and the abolition of the wildly unpopular soda tax.

When election day comes November 5th, Bill Heeney aims to be the most dependable name on the ballot. His message to the city of Philadelphia is that of new opportunities, and that a vote for him is a vote for Better Days Ahead for everyone.

About Bill Heeney
Bill Heeney is currently the GOP Leader of Philadelphia's 62nd Ward and has seen first-hand that this city needs change. With focuses on cleaning up crime, eliminating the unpopular Philadelphia Soda Tax, and bringing businesses back into the city, Heeney promises that there are Better Days Ahead for Philly if elected to the City Council. Visit www.votebillheeney.com for more information.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm