Robert Frank

==Background==
* http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/149/24 = LinkedIn profile
Robert Frank, 40, of Duquesne Heights, announced his intention in December 2008 to run for the Pittsburgh City Council seat vacated last week by Dan Deasy, who is moving on to the state House.
* Democrat, 
* development manager for the Multiple Sclerosis Service Society, 
* worked for the nonprofit development group Breachmenders. 
* He's a long-time activist in Democratic Party and union circles, and was an aide to former Councilman Gene Ricciardi.
===Opponents===
* Zoning Code Administrator Brendan Schubert
* Thresa Smith, Crafton Heights, Westwood, Ridgemont Community Council vice president, 
==Insights==
* Feb. 3, 2009, special election. The Democratic Committee plans to meet Dec. 20, 2008, to nominate its candidate.
The winner of the election will serve next year, while regular primary and general elections will decide who fills the seat for a four-year term beginning in 2010.
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