Voice: Jon Geeting
Are we ready for voting reform?
State legislators have introduced a raft of bills to make voting easier. Philly 3.0’s engagement director says this could be the year that actually happens
By Jon GeetingThe Opposite of Councilmanic Prerogative
It’s not rocket science, as Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes. It’s planning
By Jon GeetingKenyatta’s Gentrification Blame Game
The Councilman says his opponent is responsible for soaring home prices in South Philly. But as Philly 3.0's engagement director notes, he's the one with the power
By Jon GeetingWe Can Have Nice Things
A City report makes clear that we can preserve our history and create new housing—if, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, our leaders make it happen
By Jon GeetingHow to Get Better Elections
The City Commissioners are charged with managing elections so more people can vote. Philly 3.0’s engagement director lays out a five-point platform for choosing the best commissioner candidates this year
By Jon GeetingThe Coffee Can Has Spoken
Last week’s draw for May ballot positions has put some unexpected candidates in the top spots. Philly 3.0’s engagement editor suggests that could lead to some unexpected results
By Jon GeetingWho’s Running for Office?
More than 100 municipal candidates filed petitions to get on the ballot last week. As Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, that could mean an unusually competitive election season
By Jon GeetingThe Vacant Land Problem …
...is still a City Council problem. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on a new report that puts Councilmanic Prerogative in the cross hairs
By Jon GeetingAssessment Hell
Mayor Kenney is replacing his chief property assessor. But will he fix the broken assessment system?
By Jon GeetingPrerogative on the Ballot
A string of bad land deals has put the practice of Councilmanic Prerogative in the headlines. Philly 3.0’s engagement director wonders: Will you vote on it?
By Jon Geeting