His name is Terrill Haigler. Can he run for City Council as ‘Ya Fav Trashman’?

Which name rings a louder bell: Terrill Haigler or @YaFavTrashman? Trick question: They’re the same guy. Haigler is a former Philadelphia sanitation worker-turned-candidate for an at-large City Council seat. The social media handle is how he’s better known among fans. And if Haigler has his way, Democratic voters in the May primary election would cast ballots for him as “Ya Fav Trashman” instead of his legal name. Name recognition is everything in this crowded race, where Haigler is one of 30-plus candidates competing for seven at-large Council seats and vying for voters’ attention, which can …

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