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During the week of Nov. 11, 2019, Philadelphia City Council took action on a number of items, including providing legal counsel to low-income renters facing eviction and end-of-year budget transfers.  Appropriations  City Budget Director Marissa

The Working Families Party Candidate earned over 55,000 votes en route to an election night win.

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

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. 

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

The “Right to Counsel” bill would provide legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction

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.