Keel to bid on contract for job with Councilman Kelly
By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com ReporterPhiladelphia media relations guru Frank Keel is reportedly considering a stint in City Hall.
Keel, a communications consultant best known for his work as a spokesman for powerful electricians union leader John Dougherty, could soon end up as a spokesman for embattled City Councilman Jack Kelly, the Daily News reports.
There is no indication that Keel would work for Kelly's office full time, nor that he would stop working for Dougherty. Kelly, whose chief of staff and campaign treasurer were indicted last month for an alleged scheme to get favors out of the councilman's office, is worried about political fallout, and wants the city to foot the bill for a $25,000 media consultant.
Kelly said he wanted Keel, the Daily News reports, but City Council President Anna Verna said Kelly had to open the job contract to bids. Keel, who worked on Kelly's recent campaign, plans to enter a bid.
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