Ivan Cohen is an original Philadelphian; growing up around 10th and Jackson Streets. His family owned and operated Jackson Bottling Co., 1030 Snyder Ave.
Ivan has been married to his wife Donna for 43 years. Ivan has two sons, Joseph and Brian, and two grandchildren, Joseph Jr. and Alanna. Ivan currently resides around 13th and Packer Ave.
In his early years Ivan attended the Philadelphia Elementary public school, and later Southern while receiving his degree from Lincoln Prep.
Ivan’s life has not been all “peaches and cream”. Like any family there are disagreements that lead to arguments. Ivan use to live on Durfor St. in South Philly when he first was married and drove a meat truck for a living. Ivan has been member of Unions for most of his life. (Local 830 and Local 500 Teamsters.) His family once also had to apply for welfare benefits. Ivan states they were some of the hardest times in his life. Ivan knows from experience what people are experiencing now during these years of the recession. You don’t need worthless promises.
Moving forward Ivan started a business pressure washing canopies for different businesses and detailing rental cars. Ivan learns the faster he satisfied his customers; the more work that came his way. Ivan turned his business into a thriving business. In addition to his own business, he has been a boxing manager for the past 35 years. Ivan managed five world champions including former International Boxing Federation junior middleweight title holder Buster Drayton, of Seventh and McKean streets.
Ivan is turning his attention to help the people of his neighborhood. Ivan is a 25 year Republican committeeman in various divisions of the 39th ward. Ivan states "I see Disgust and Disappointment in every citizen of the 2nd District. They are victims of a failed system. I want to change that. Unlike the other candidates, I have had no dealings with other elected officials making deals and I owe no favors. I am a new and fresh face with the street smarts and guts to get the job done. Considering the past performance of the city government, maybe an outsider like me who is not a political puppet is what is needed. When I am elected, I will provide service for all citizens.”
We the people of the 2nd District need a strong minded man with the guts to stand up to the same broken system and lies. Ivan will vote to help the people not his pocket. Let’s give him a chance.