We Are All Workers: Episode 2 - The Mayor

The Mayor of Braddock, PA is a 6'8", tattooed Ivy League graduate who has taken the challenges in this former steel town and made it his mission to overcome them. His commitment and tough brand of optimism may be the town's best hope for bringing a new generation of pioneers to Braddock. Brought to you by Levi's in partnership with IFC and Sundance Channel.

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[Lumpyone]

The guy is working for $150 a MONTH, give him some credit.

Especially considering how LITTLE the average person has done even for themselves, this guy is working for a whole town, and no shit about it.

He knows what he's up against, but better yet..he knows what they could HAVE.

[Sugerrush1234]

Hulu just did a "Day in the Life" story on him, very cool story if anyone has the time.

[anthony patrizio]

Let's see if other companies from greedy corporate america will step up and offer to support a town that needs help badly. More buildings than just one church need to be opened. I challenge any CEO to drive down to that town with me and walk around. There is hope there because all of those folks came from good stock. I know my grandparents, my parents and I walked there when I was a boy. So, which CEO wants to email me:  patriziofam@comcast.net!!

[PittsDick77]

@CoachCip - Also, Homestead had a little more money in it's pockets than Braddock to do something like the Waterfront. Braddock's too broke and too disconnected to do something like that. Besides, I'd rather see Braddock do something unique rather than put up a prefabricated retail development center for people from the south hills or Squirrel Hill to feed there fat asses at some high-end diners.

[phillycat26]

that church is beautiful! it's awesome you got to save it and make a comm.center.

God Bless Braddock!

[Jake Gorswin]

This is a GREAT story! Thank you!

[HerbertRTarlekJr]

Thank you Mayor Fetterman. What you are doing is appreciated beyond words and you have the support and admiration of countless people whose roots are in Braddock.