Qasim Rashad
www.rashadforstaterep.comOwner and president of Final Mile Technologies, a small IT company he founded in Mt. Airy in 1998. MLK HS graduate; Dillard University graduate. Elected 22nd Ward committee person and 4th Senatorial District state committee person. Amir (leader) of the United Muslim Masjid and the United Muslim Islamic Center of Philadelphia (founded by Kenny Gamble).
Chance of winning20%
Strong community/grassroots base and committee-person network but lower endorsements and fundraising than Johnson.
Background
Owner and president of Final Mile Technologies, a small IT company he founded in Mt. Airy in 1998. MLK HS graduate; Dillard University graduate. Elected 22nd Ward committee person and 4th Senatorial District state committee person. Amir (leader) of the United Muslim Masjid and the United Muslim Islamic Center of Philadelphia (founded by Kenny Gamble).
Stated positions · 5
- Shape labor/workforce legislation, workers' comp, unemployment benefits
- Support small business and Black/minority entrepreneurship
- Neighborhood-level public safety improvements
- Economic development on Northwest Philadelphia corridors
- Education funding reform
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Deepest local roots: 27+ years running a business in the district, elected ward/state committee person
- Respected community and faith leader (United Muslim Masjid) with broad grassroots base
- Small-business owner — rare profile in the legislature, credible on jobs/workforce
Reasons to be skeptical
- Lighter campaign apparatus and establishment endorsements than Johnson
- Limited prior public-policy record; no prior legislative experience
- Less media coverage/name recognition in Chestnut Hill portion of district
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