Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting for Nov. 14, 2019, included fund transfer ordinances and the passing of right-to-counsel legislation for renters facing eviction. Finance and Appropriations The Finance Committee favorably reported bill 190746, which provides [continue reading…]
The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Appropriations met on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, and approved four bills that transferred funds from the city funds to city departments, including the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team. [continue reading…]
Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place. Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least [continue reading…]
The “Right to Counsel” bill would provide legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction
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The Public Safety Committee advanced legislation allowing weapons to be removed from those who pose a threat and bans weapons at city recreation facilities.
Members Philadelphia’s urbanist PAC, 5th Square, met for their October monthly meeting to discuss issues and meet city council candidates. [continue reading…]
Two standing committees of Philadelphia City Council advanced important legislation the week of Oct. 21, 2019, including a bill to provide domestic workers with certain employment rights, and a resolution to ensure a more accurate [continue reading…]
The Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform, chaired by Councilmember Curtis Jones, heard testimony on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, regarding the needs of incarcerated women, including the importance of a more trauma-informed focus in the [continue reading…]
The stated meeting of Philadelphia City Council for Oct. 24, 2019, included the honoring of a Philadelphia media institution, a potential task-force for domestic worker rights, and movement on a bill aiming to set responsibilities [continue reading…]
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development heard testimony Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, regarding possibly reducing the unbanked population in the city through the establishment of a public bank. William Hall, the director of financial [continue reading…]
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