Topic: City Council
Council, Reform Thyself
Councilmember Allan Domb has again proposed term limits for him and his colleagues. But to get career pols to go along with the idea is going to require…you.
By Larry PlattHoney, Council Shrunk The Mayor
Mayor Kenney ended 2021 complaining that he’s responsible for things that are out of his control. Council President Darrell Clarke sees a power vacuum. Is that a good thing?
By Larry PlattWill City Council Save Our Streateries?
A new bill would make it easier to build outdoor dining setups in Philadelphia. But, as Philly 3.0's engagement director notes, those rules mostly apply to the whitest, wealthiest neighborhoods.
By Jon GeetingWhy Won’t Darrell Clarke Support Affordable Housing?
The Council president, with buy-in from colleagues, blocked the transfer of city land to low-income housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity in order to maintain a parking lot. Where are his progressive principles now?
By Jon GeetingDrawing the Lines
With City Council redistricting kicking off this fall, Philadelphia 3.0's director of engagement wonders: Will we be looking at contentious debates as members vie to hold onto their strongest voting blocs?
By Jon GeetingThe $100 Million Gamble
Council is pushing the mayor to spend $100 million on gun violence prevention programs. Is that bold policy-making or the appearance of it?
By Larry PlattHow Philly Should Use Biden’s Relief Funds
As Drexel’s Metro Finance head told City Council last week, City Hall must prioritize growth that benefits all. Here, four takeaways from the testimony
By Bruce Katz, Colin Higgins, Karyn Bruggerman and Victoria OrozcoWe Need A Gun Violence “Marshall Plan”
Last week, The Citizen’s co-founder put out a call for new ideas to stop the shootings in Philly. City Council’s public safety chair responds with some steps to consider.
By Curtis JonesHow To Reform The City Charter
Our Drexel class on rewriting Philly’s constitution last year produced dozens of ideas. Here are some of the best for changing the relationship between government and the governed.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyA Covid-19 Success Story
Curbside dining allowed restaurants to remain open long after rules limited their indoor capacity. Philly 3.0’s engagement director makes a case for never going back.
By Jon Geeting