Topic: City Council
How 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 GeetingStupidest Ballot Question. Ever.
A Republican ward leader weighs in on Tuesday’s ballot question No. 1, a charter amendment that calls on the PPD to eliminate unconstitutional stop and frisk
By Matt WolfeBusinesses, Step Up in the “New Normal”
A City Councilperson issues a call to arms for the business class: What are you doing to make a more equitable city?
By María Quiñones-Sánchez“Basic income” To The Rescue?
WURD’s midday host praises the boldness of City Council's poverty proposal, with caveats
By Charles D. EllisonCitizen Mystery Shopper (Part 15)
We sent out mystery shoppers to test Philadelphia City Council and SEPTA. Here, the results.
Making Work Pay
City Council unanimously passed Allan Domb’s wage tax rebate for low-income workers. This, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, is exactly the right moment for Mayor Kenney to sign it into law
By Jon GeetingSuing the State
City Council wants the state to get out of its way of enacting new gun laws. Smart strategy, or a waste of time?
By Andy Metzger