Derek Green has a family-focused approach to running for mayor of Philadelphia
Inside Derek Green’s Mount Airy home, you’ll find pictures of loved ones and family – including his 22-year-old son, Julian – and you’ll be greeted by his dog, Jagger – who Julian named after one of his favorite Maroon 5 songs.
Julian was front and center in one of Green’s first TV ads, where Green mentions that Julian goes to school with a note on his backpack explaining he’s on the autism spectrum to avoid potential misunderstanding should he encounter police officers.
Green, the former City Councilmember-turned-mayoral candidate, recently sat down with City & State to discuss his plans for the city. He said his son is always atop his mind, particularly when it comes to the contentious topic of police reform.
“People want to see their city safe. They don't want to be prisoners of their homes, but at the same time, I believe we can reduce gun violence in our city and not over-criminalize people that look like my 22-year-old son,” Green told City & State. “We need to be in the middle because the vast majority of us are in the middle.”
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