ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH

Mayor rappels to raise money

PHILADELPHIA

The mayor of Philadelphia has gone to extreme lengths to support a program for local youths.

Mayor Michael Nutter rappelled down a 31-story building Oct. 18 to raise money for Outward Bound. Nutter and state Sen. Vincent Hughes were among dozens of participants who used ropes to descend the facade of the downtown skyscraper.

Each agreed to raise $2,000 for Outward Bound. The national organization offers adventure-based education to students.

Nutter says some people working in the building “definitely did not expect to see some guy in their window.”

The mayor rappelled down a 21-story building last year for the same cause. Philadelphia school officials recently used the program to bring together teens from rival high schools.

Pa. mayor: Don’t vote for me

PORT MATILDA, Pa.

A small-town mayor in central Pennsylvania has an unusual campaign message: Don’t vote for me.

Bob Wiser is running unopposed for a second term as mayor of Port Matilda, a community near Penn State University.

But the 70-year-old resident recently decided he’d rather leave the post.He he missed the August deadline for taking his name off the ballot.

Wiser told the Centre Daily Times that he’s asking voters to write in a qualified alternative candidate. Wiser says he’s enjoyed his time in office. If he is re-elected Nov. 5, he could retire before his new term starts. Should that happen, election officials say the council will appoint an interim mayor.

Associated Press