Philadelphia’s city budget shapes everything from housing and public safety to education, transit, and neighborhood services. Understanding how it works is key to making your voice heard on the priorities that matter most to you.
Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. for a webinar breaking down Mayor Cherelle Parker’s fiscal year 2027 Budget Address, which was delivered on March 12. We’ll walk through the major proposals, priorities, and investments outlined in the address and provide context on how the budget process moves forward and how residents can engage in it.
You’ll Learn:
- The Big Picture: An overview of Mayor Parker’s proposed $7 billion budget and the administration’s key priorities, including economic mobility, housing, public safety, and quality-of-life investments.
- What’s in the Budget Proposal: A breakdown of major initiatives such as housing investments, workforce development, public transit funding, and support for public education.
- How the Budget Is Funded: A look at three new proposed revenue sources and how they could be used to support the city’s priorities.
- What Happens Next: An explanation of City Council’s role, the budget timeline, and how residents can follow the process and participate in budget decisions.
The discussion will be led by Tanisha Bezue, Senior Program Director, and Andrew McGinley, Vice President of Policy at the Committee of Seventy, and will include the opportunity to ask questions focused on the city budget and ways to get involved.