Former State Rep. Mike Driscoll was sworn in Friday as a member of Philadelphia’s City Council, replacing Bobby Henon, who was convicted on bribery charges last year.
Mayor Jim Kenney told a crowd of Council members, state legislators, judges and ward leaders he was happy to have “a joyous occasion“ to celebrate with Driscoll “after nothing but heartache.” Kenney had just finished a radio roundtable discussion about violence in the city.
City Council President Darrell Clarke jokingly asked why Driscoll chose to be sworn in a week ahead of Council’s vote on the city budget, which he called ”a tough tax vote.” ”My accomplishment at today’s swearing in is reflected in you, your support, your vote, my ward leaders, your leadership, and your example,” he said. “To get anything done unanimously in our Democratic Party is a feat.”
Henon remained on the union’s payroll while in office. The jury found Henon effectively sold his votes on Council to Dougherty for that paycheck. Henon is scheduled to be sentenced on July 27. A sentencing date has not been set for Dougherty, who faces two more federal trials this year.Driscoll’s oath of office was administered Friday by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, brother of the convicted union leader.
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