2019| Philadelphia City Council Post Archive

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2019| Philadelphia City Council Post Archive

WEEKLY REPORT: HISTORIC REFORMS ON TAX ABATEMENTS, PLASTIC BAG BAN PASSES, AND A FAREWELL TO FOUR COUNCILMEMBERS

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES “BRING YOUR OWN BAG” BILL TO REDUCE PLASTIC USE

FAREWELL AND THANK YOU TO COUNCILMEMBERS BLACKWELL, GREENLEE, REYNOLDS BROWN AND TAUBENBERGER

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BILL TO PROVIDE 60,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH WAGE TAX RELIEF

WEEKLY REPORT: COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE HOME GUN CHECKS; COUNCIL, MAYOR REACH COMPROMISE ON TAX ABATEMENT BILL

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS JOIN COMMUNITY LEADERS, POLICE IN URGING HOME GUN CHECKS AND SAFE DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS AMID INCREASED GUN VIOLENCE

Council Approves $10 Million Investment in Citywide Business Corridor Cleaning Program

WEEKLY REPORT: LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CHANGE THE 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN COUNCIL TO CHANGE THE REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENT

COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL ANNOUNCES PHILADELPHIA STREETS DEPARTMENT FALL LEAF DRIVE

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL APPROVES BILL PROVIDING LAWYERS FOR LOW INCOME RENTERS, “RED FLAG” GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE HOLDS BUDGET HEARING TO FUND VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD CORRIDORS & SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH

WEEKLY REPORT: DIVERSE NEW CITY COUNCIL COMES INTO FOCUS AFTER ELECTION

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL APPROVES LANDMARK DOMESTIC WORKERS RIGHTS BILL, ADVANCES KEY PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION

Statement from Councilwoman Parker on Transfer Ordinance Including Funds for Business Corridor Cleaning

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON BILL BANNING GUNS FROM CITY RECREATION CENTERS, PLAYGROUNDS

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL ADVANCES PLASTIC BAG BAN AND AMENDED BED BUG BILL; CELEBRATES EARLY SUCCESS OF HOME-OWNERSHIP PROGRAM

MAYOR KENNEY SIGNS COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN’S LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE LEAD CERTIFICATION IN RENTAL PROPERTIES INTO LAW

STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER SÁNCHEZ REGARDING WEEKEND VIOLENCE IN KENSINGTON AND HUNTING PARK

CITY OFFICIALS CELEBRATE 500TH HOME PURCHASED THROUGH THE “PHILLY FIRST HOME” FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS PROGRAM

WEEKLY REPORT: MEMBERS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TARGETING E-CIGARETTES, ONEPHILLY PAYROLL PROBLEMS

COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL TO HOLD A RECYCLING BIN GIVEAWAY

WEEKLY REPORT: SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POVERTY GETS UNDERWAY, COUNCIL REACHES CONSENSUS ON DHS REVIEW

Parker Calls for Hearing to Investigate Employers’ Refusal to Honor Existing and Previous Labor Contracts

Council Adopts Resolution Supporting Commercial Office Cleaners and Building Service Workers

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S OFFICE UNVEILS NEW PODCAST TO HIGHLIGHT COUNCIL’S WORK

COUNCIL PASSES COUNCILMEMBER GYM’S BILLS EXPANDING RIGHTS FOR TRANS AND NONBINARY PHILADELPHIANS

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL ADVANCES CITY LAND SALE REFORM BILL, EXPANDS PROTECTIONS FOR TRANS, NON-BINARY RESIDENTS

Councilwoman Parker Calls for Hearing to Explore Eliminating Fines at Free Library

STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER SÁNCHEZ REGARDING JUDGE MCHUGH’S SAFEHOUSE RULING

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE STATEMENT ON CLOSINGS OF BEN FRANKLIN AND SLA HIGH SCHOOLS DUE TO ASBESTOS

COUNCILMAN O’NEILL ANNOUNCES DEADLINE EXTENSIONS FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION & SENIOR CITIZEN TAX FREEZE APPLICATIONS

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL APPROVES LEAD SAFETY BILL, MEMBERS INTRODUCE GUN SAFETY AND TAX REFORM BILLS

COUNCILMEMBER DOMB INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE WAGE TAX RELIEF FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL PASSES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE LEAD CERTIFICATION IN RENTAL PROPERTIES

CITY COUNCIL PASSES LEGISLATION REQUIRING HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON CHILDREN’S MENUS

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE, COUNCILMEMBER CINDY BASS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROHIBIT GUNS FROM CITY RECREATION CENTERS AND PLAYGROUNDS

COUNCILMEMBER GYM’S ‘SUNSHINE’ BILL TO END SECRET SETTLEMENTS MOVES TO FINAL PASSAGE

COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL TO HOLD A SECURE SHREDDING EVENT

COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL FALL 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE

WEEKLY REPORT: REYNOLDS BROWN AMENDS BILL TO REMOVE LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM CITY RENTAL UNITS

COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE USE OF HEAVY FUEL OIL IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

COUNCILMEMBER DAVID OH – INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

WEEKLY REPORT: CITY COUNCIL RETURNS FOR FALL SESSION

Councilmember David Oh – Legislation

COUNCILWOMAN PARKER INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPLEMENT CITYWIDE CLEANING PROGRAM

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE STATEMENT ON WALMART DECISION TO END SALES OF HANDGUN AMMUNITION

COUNCILMAN O’NEILL ANNOUNCES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Councilwoman Parker Distributes Free Fans to Seniors Amid Heat Wave

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF POLICE COMMISSIONER RICHARD ROSS

CITY SELECTS FRANKFORD HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST NATION’S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL SOLAR PROGRAM AND HONORS RECENT SOLAR GRADUATES

COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS’ STATEMENT ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN NORTH PHILLY

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE, MAYOR KENNEY JOIN PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY TO HIGHLIGHT $100 MILLION IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS, WITH SPOTLIGHT ON NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

CLARKE, BASS JOIN STATE LEGISLATORS TO ANNOUNCE JOINT EFFORT TO PROHIBIT FIREARMS AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS FROM CITY PARKS AND REC FACILITIES

JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR TO COUNCILMEMBER HELEN GYM

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE’S STATEMENT ON THE TERMINATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICERS OVER RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE STATEMENT ON COURT RULING REGARDING COMMERCIAL TAX ASSESSMENTS

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE STATEMENT AS FOUR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPITAL

COUNCILMAN O’NEILL INVITES NEIGHBORS TO A COMMUNITY MEETING TO REVIEW PLANS AND PROVIDE INPUT ON IMPROVEMENTS TO MITCHELL PLAYGROUND

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER MARGE TARTAGLIONE

COUNCILMEMBER GREEN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING THE CONFIRMED CLOSURE OF THE PHILADELPHIA ENERGY SOLUTIONS OIL REFINERY

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE’S STATEMENT ON HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

CITY COUNCIL PASSES LEGISLATION CREATING A SOLAR INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

COUNCILMEMBER GYM: NO SECRET SETTLEMENTS WITH TAXPAYER MONEY

CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES HEARINGS ON THE PLAIN VIEW PROJECT IN LIGHT OF OFFENSIVE FACEBOOK POSTS BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS

CLARKE, QUIÑONES-SÁNCHEZ, JOHNSON, AND BLACKWELL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO STREAMLINE SALES OF VACANT CITY LAND, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE INTRODUCES BOLD GUN LEGISLATION IN RESPONSE TO RISE IN SHOOTING INCIDENTS

COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL ANNOUNCES FREE MOVIE NIGHT AT PALMER PLAYGROUND

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE’S STATEMENT ON WEEKEND INCIDENTS OF GUN VIOLENCE

COUNCILMAN O’NEILL ANNOUNCES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INCREASED TO $45,000.00

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CHARTER CHANGE UPDATING PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT QUESTION

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO REQUIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENTS FOR CITY-SUPPORTED AND HIGH-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

QUIÑONES-SÁNCHEZ, GLADSTEIN, MATLOCK-TURNER, WELLS TO LEAD SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POVERTY REDUCTION AND PREVENTION

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE STATEMENT ON DISTURBING SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ATTRIBUTED TO PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICERS

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION REQUIRING HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON CHILDREN’S MENUS

COUNCIL GIVES PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO FY2020 BUDGET MAKING BOLD INVESTMENTS IN STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS & POVERTY REDUCTION

COUNCILMEMBER GREEN ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING VOTER APPROVAL OF GENDER NEUTRAL TERMS IN CITY CODE

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE STATEMENT ON VOTER APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS