Voice: Jon Geeting
What City Council Got Right on Housing
A new report shows the city’s housing density bonus has helped hundreds of low-income homeowners pay for repairs. Philly 3.0’s engagement director lays out why that matters
By Jon GeetingElections Office Drama
City Commissioners Lisa Deeley and Seth Bluestein may be at risk of losing their jobs in the 2023 election, Philly 3.0’s engagement director observes. That could have consequences for the all-important 2024 presidential race
By Jon GeetingTrack City Councilmembers’ Votes
Almost every U.S. city discloses how their legislators voted on bills. Not Philly. With most of our mayoral field made up of City Council members, Isn’t it time?
By Jon GeetingConfusion on the Ballot
Got your mail-in ballot? Wondering why City Council At-Large candidates matched up against each other in two head-to-head-to-head races? Philly 3.0’s engagement director explains.
By Jon GeetingSEPTA’s Success Story
The transit agency’s experiment with free Anywhere Passes for employees at three institutions has been a rousing success. Now, Philly 3.0’s engagement director says, it’s ready to go big
By Jon GeetingSizing Up Philly’s Special Elections
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on the political chess match playing out in order to fill empty At-Large seats on Philadelphia City Council
By Jon GeetingCity Council’s Big Risk — The Upcoming Special Elections
Council President Clarke’s call for special elections is delaying mail-in ballots and changing mayoral powers: This could signal trouble for Dems in November, says Philly 3.0’s engagement director
By Jon GeetingThe Next Mayor’s Most Important Goal
One way to address many of the city’s most pressing needs, Philly 3.0’s engagement director argues, is by going all in towards one milestone: 2 million residents
By Jon GeetingHow Philadelphia’s Local Democratic Party Hurts Democrats
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on the Bob Brady-led City Committee’s moves against “outsiders,” which is weakening the party ahead of critical 2022 midterm elections
By Jon GeetingThe High Cost of a Disengaged Mayor
Jim Kenney’s lackadaisical approach to his job is doing real damage to the City. Philly 3.0’s engagement editor games out what could happen if Kenney resigns now
By Jon Geeting