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This article is about the Philadelphia politician. For the railroad executive, see Alfred E. Perlman. Member of Philadelphia City Council (died 1984)

Al Pearlman was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council. He served two non-consecutive terms. He resigned from his first term (1976–1982) to unsuccessfully run for state senate. His second term began in 1984. Dying of cancer, he killed himself in 1984.

He was also a contractor and built Frank Rizzo's house in Philadelphia.

He inspired the grassroots political group Anti-Pearlman Permanent Poster League, or APPPLE.

References

  1. "Few Upsets Seen in Penna Race". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 1982. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  2. "Court Rules In Pearlman Pension Case". The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 8, 1991. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  3. "No, Rizzo Home Isn't Up For Sale". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 9, 1992. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.


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