Celebrating and honoring Ben Dubin on his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service, unwavering leadership, and a lasting impact on students, athletes, and the school community.
Introduced May 7, 2026
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee to hold hearings investigating concerns around Board of Education governance model, decision making processes and, exploring options for an elected or hybrid School Board.
Introduced May 7, 2026
Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city's dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
The Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the fundamental right to education for all individuals.
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
To repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;" and to rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of Creative Philadelphia and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on Philadelphia county's plan to preserve election integrity, voter confidence and participation, and public safety on Election Day especially amid worries of the federal government's potential deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to polling locations.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Creative and Nighttime Economy Month" in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board, and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to add a new chapter, providing for the powers and duties of Office of Prison Oversight and Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the manner in which other officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Office and Board, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced Dec 11, 2025
Celebrating this year's homegrown talent, including Jahri Evans, Eddie George, and Erik Williams who have been nominated and are in consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Introduced Nov 13, 2025
Recognizing October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the Center for Black Educator Development and the National #WeNeedBlackTeachers Campaign for their leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators.
Introduced Oct 30, 2025
Recognizing and honors the Exhibition "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" at the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth E. Carter.
Introduced Oct 30, 2025
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to establish a partial exemption for certain child care service businesses, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced Oct 23, 2025
Celebrating the Mural Arts Program and recognizing the month of October as Mural Arts Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced Oct 23, 2025
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings to investigate the rising costs of energy bills, what is driving those increases, and what the City can and can't do to address why our energy bills are so high.
Introduced Oct 16, 2025
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions" by adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced Oct 16, 2025
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole to hold hearings to discuss the current state of Philadelphia school facilities, how the School District evaluates those facilities and what the educational facilities need are for the school district today and in the future.
Introduced Oct 16, 2025
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to determine the current state of planning and readiness for the traffic flows caused by events and visitors during the historic 250th Anniversary celebration of the United States and the many events coming to town.
Introduced Oct 9, 2025
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings considering how Philadelphia will handle over half a million extra visitors during 2026 and the feasibility of allowing short term rental rule holidays as other Cities have done around large scale events.
Introduced Oct 9, 2025