On June 11, Philadelphia City Council adopted Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's $7.1 billion FY27 budget, concluding months of public hearings, community input, and negotiations. The final budget reflects both the administration's priorities and changes made through City Council's review, including the rejection of several proposed new taxes and an agreement to provide additional recurring funding for the School District of Philadelphia. Join C70 as we break down the final budget, explore the key decisions that shaped it, and discuss what it means for Philadelphia residents.
Join C70's Program Director, Tanisha Bezue, and VP of Policy, Andrew McGinley, on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM for the next session in our budget webinar series. Together, they'll unpack the FY27 budget, examine how it changed throughout the budget process, and discuss what Philadelphians should know moving forward.
What You'll Learn
- Key Takeaways from the FY27 Budget
Understand what changed during the budget process, what remained the same, and what the final budget tells us about Philadelphia's priorities.
- How the Budget Came Together
Explore the key decisions, negotiations, and tradeoffs that shaped the final spending plan.
- What Comes Next
Learn what happens after the budget is adopted and how residents can stay informed and engaged before the next budget cycle begins.
Whether you followed the budget process from the beginning or are just looking to better understand how Philadelphia makes spending decisions, this session will provide the context you need to make sense of the FY27 budget—and the civic process behind it.
Register today and join the conversation about how Philadelphia's budget shapes the services, investments, and priorities that affect communities across the city.
