Topic: Councilmanic Prerogative
The 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 Geeting
The Real Problem with Corrupt Land Sales? City Council
As Philly 3.0's engagement director notes, reform is hampered by Council's refusal to grapple with its own worst impulses
By Jon Geeting
How many people does it take to corrupt a city?
Want to put an end to Councilmanic Prerogative? A good government advocate knows one way: Elect new Councilmembers
By Brett Mandel
End Council-sponsored Land Sales
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson directed city land to a campaign contributor—twice. Philly 3.0’s engagement director calls for a City Charter change to outlaw such behavior
By Jon Geeting
Wanted—Developers to Sue City Council
With Ori Feibush’s win over Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, is Councilmanic Prerogative on the ropes? One crusading attorney hopes so
By Larry Platt
City Council To The Rescue?
Councilman Mark Squilla auctioned off nearly $2 million in city-owned land. What could go wrong?
By Larry Platt
Bad Darrell…
City Council President Darrell Clarke has been trying to relitigate the sale of PGW that he kept from being debated. Can you say hypocrisy?
By Larry Platt