State Representative Morgan Cephas, Philadelphia City Controller Cindy Brady, Vice-Chairman of the Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office Lisa Deeley, Chairman of the Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office Omar Sabir, Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Register of Wills John Sabatina, State Senators Anthony Hardy Williams and Sharif Street, and Nikil Saval, Former Councilmembers Derrick Green, Janie L. Blackwell, and Blondell Reynolds Brown, were in Council Chambers for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Third Budget Address.
- – Kristie Davis, one of 3,000 Philadelphians who reside in the 900 affordable homes owned by Neighborhood Restorations, currently slated for sale, is the guest of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
– Ward Leader Sharita Gland, guest of Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson.
– City Representative Giselle Johnson, guest of Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr.
– Jose Benitez, CEO of Philadelphia FIGHT, is the guest of Councilmember Rue Landau.
– Dr. Shirlana Dash, CEO of SELF, Inc., is the guest of Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young.
Restaurateur and Community Leader Dr. David Simms, a guest of Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.
– Real Estate Developer Ahsan Nasratullah, husband and guest of Dr. Nina Ahmad.
– Jasmine Rivera, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, is the guest of Councilmember Kendra Brooks.
– Reverend Bonnie Carmarda, Director of Partnerships for the Salvation Army, is the guest of Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
– Mekea Elizabeth, Philadelphia Block Captain of the Year, is the guest of Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Introduction of Bills and Resolutions
– Resolution 26017, urging the United States Congress to pass the “Protecting American History Act,” which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia’s complex history and require the restoration of the President’s House Memorial. Resolution Adopted.
– Bill 250230, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending tenancy, adding protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenant’s rights related to implied warranty of habitability, and provide legal presumptions related to breaches of implied warranty, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
Mayor’s Budget Address
Mayor Parker stepped to the podium with her usual exuberant flair, thoroughly embracing her “One Philly” theme, as she laid out her budget for fiscal year 2027, in her annual address to Council. At a record $7 billion dollars, Parker’s “One Philly, One Future” is the largest budget proposal in the City of Philadelphia’s history.