PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A ninth candidate has entered the race to succeed Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
Pennsylvania State Representative Amen Brown announced his candidacy for mayor in West Philadelphia on Friday.
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Brown told supporters he's stepping up because he's tired of lawlessness and inaction by lawmakers.
Brown is facing eight other candidates, including five former city council members.