Topic: City Council
A Better Way to Run Special Elections
Party leaders hand-picked candidates for the two vacant At-Large Council seats. A former longtime committeeperson calls for a more democratic method — and solution
By Karen BojarWhat to Know About Philly’s 2022 Ballot Questions
Every Philadelphia citizen ought to understand what they are or aren’t voting for.
By Jemille Q. DuncanTrack 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 GeetingPA General Election 2022
Who's running to rep Philly in the general election? What are the ballot questions? Find answers to all that and more in our voter guide to the 2022 general election in Pennsylvania.
By Natalie Parker and Julie Platt with Aly KerriganWho’s Running for City Council in the Special Election of 2022?
These are the candidates running for City Council during the special election in Philadelphia this fall
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffCity 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 GeetingWhat Happens in City Hall When Council Resigns?
Four City Councilmembers have already resigned to run for Mayor — with the possibility of two more leaving before the new session begins. A former Council staffer explains what that means
By Jemille Q. DuncanWho Is 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
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffMatt Wolfe is Mad As Hell and Not Going To Take It Anymore
The longtime Republican gadfly has been tweaking the establishment of both parties for years. As an at-large candidate for City Council, he has declared war on the status quo
By Larry Platt