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Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election

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Campaign for Election Reform and Modernization Will Continue Despite Commonwealth Court Decision

Better Government Advocates Press Need to Reform City Commissioners Office

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City Hall Roll Call: October 14, 2021

"Driving Equality" bills receive final Council approval

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City Hall Roll Call: September 17, 2021

Council is back with a renewed focus on housing and development

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Testimony on Priority Election Reforms and Rebuilding Trust

House State Government Committee

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City Hall Roll Call: May 20, 2021

Demolition moratorium proposed in South Philadelphia

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In Support of the Proposed Amendment to the Home Rule Charter Educational Supplement

What is the amendment about? City voters will decide on May 15 whether the so-called Educational Supplement to the Home Rule Charter dealing with the public school system will be amended in various parts. These changes would impact the nomination, appointment and removal process for Board of Education members and create a Parent and Community Advisory Council charged with “consult[ing] on issues pertaining to educational policy and family and community engagement in schools.”

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City Hall Roll Call: May 6, 2021

Could a new app help stem the tide against gun violence?

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Testimony on Proposed Gifts Ordinance

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government

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City Hall Roll Call: May 13, 2021

A Somber Day of Remembrance for MOVE Victims

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