Topic: Derek Green

The former At-Large City Councilmember and assistant D.A. known as a practical policymaker is now a former candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia

Philly rents rose 6 percent during the pandemic, making security deposits even harder for new tenants. A Cincinnati law is applying private market disruption to the problem. Should we do that here too?

Councilmember Derek Green responds to the Citizen co-founder’s critique of his bill proposing a taxpayer-funded bank for Philadelphia

Councilman Derek Green’s bill puts you, the taxpayer, in the banking business. What problem does it solve—and create?

Councilmember Derek Green wants to bring the polling method here—which could, Philly 3.0’s engagement director says, help elect the people’s choice in an especially competitive 2023 race.

At our latest virtual event, The Citizen welcomed leaders from Philly and the “collar counties” for a lively conversation about moving our region forward—together.

The upsides and downsides of Philadelphia's most likely candidates to be our city's 100th mayor

What bills passed—and didn’t—in City Council’s final session of the year

Seattle gives every voter $25 to donate to the candidate of their choice. Philly 3.0’s engagement director wonders if the popular idea could work here

An option for a security deposit insurance program is helping landlords and tenants fill 400,000 apartments nationwide, including some in Philly. Should it become law here, as it is in Cincinnati?