Cindy Bass

Cindy M. Bass (born November 4, 1967) is a Democratic politician and member of the City Council of Philadelphia.

Cindy Bass
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 8th District
Assumed office
January 2, 2012
Preceded byDonna Reed Miller
Personal details
Born (1967-11-04) November 4, 1967[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Divorced
ChildrenOne
Alma materTemple University
ProfessionPolitician, Political Assistant, Community Organizer

Political career

Bass has worked as a senior policy advisor to former Congressman Chaka Fattah, and was a special assistant to Allyson Schwartz during her time in the State Senate. She has been involved in community organizing, helping marshall funds for local projects and efforts.[1]

She originally sought election to City Council's Eighth District in 2007, but lost to incumbent Democrat Donna Reed Miller. She was successful in her second attempt four years later, following Reed Miller's retirement.[2]

In November 2017, Bass introduced a bill that would force establishments listed as restaurants, but do not have public bathrooms or seating for 30 people, to remove the bulletproof glass that protects employees from getting shot and stabbed by their customers. This earned controversy from the store owners - most who are Korean Americans - who felt they were being "targeted".[3]

Personal life

Bass is divorced and lives with her daughter in Mount Airy.[4]

References
  1. "Cindy Bass, Eighth District". Philadelphia Elections Information. Committee of Seventy. Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  2. "Bass, Cindy M." Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  3. Controversial bill would force business owners to take down bulletproof glass, Fox 29, November 27, 2017
  4. "About Cindy". Cindy Bass for City Council. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
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