Philadelphia Legislation

Celebrating the Life and Honoring the Memory of Trailblazing Physician, Researcher, and Humanitarian, Dr. Edith Peterson Mitchell.

Also naming Chestnut Street between 12th and 13th Streets in the "Gayborhood" as "Michael Hinson Way" to honor the life and legacy of Philadelphia's first appointed liaison with the City LGBTQ+ communities by Mayor John F. Street.

Also naming Federal Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, as "Bob Pantano Way".

Authorizing and ratifying the designation of Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., as Council's representative in connection with an appeal of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 1451 North Broad Street and all litigation related thereto.

Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of former Chief Clerk Michael Andrew Decker, our friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant.

Proclaiming the Month of March in 2024 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association of Philadelphia.

Honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of the Stadium Stompers, whose dedication to advocating for the North Philadelphia community and for housing rights for all people have helped secure neighborhood stability for communities in the City of Philadelphia.

Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Rochelle Nichols-Solomon, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for students and marginalized peoples has improved the lives of people across the City of Philadelphia.

Honoring and recognizing Prudence Powell for her for her powerful advocacy, love for her community and her inspiring work to keep families in Philadelphia whole and to provide sanctuary and stability to all.

Honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of Denise Ripley, whose dedication to the city, to community service, and to the housing rights of all, have invigorated and supported civic life in the City of Philadelphia.

Authorizing Philadelphia City Council to conduct hearings to investigate the efficiency, implementation, and enhancement of the outdoor dining program and improve opportunities for restaurants to operate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.

Recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her impactful contributions to a thriving Black food culture in Philadelphia as a chef, culinary educator, and advocate for food justice.

Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman for her leadership as the first female and first Black Chief Executive Officer and President of the Philadelphia Zoo.

Recognizing the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, a community leader in the movement for African-centered education in Philadelphia.

Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School who recently shined at the U.S. Olympic Trials as a long distance runner.

Honoring Mr. Abdul-Rahim Muhammad, on the occasion of Black History Month, for his contributions to West Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5307 Market Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.

Reappointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.

Honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia on the 90th anniversary of the Association's founding and recognizing the contributions of the Association and its attorneys to Philadelphia's criminal justice system.

Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship.

Honoring Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. on his appointment as Board Chair at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and recognizing Mr. Lawrence for his dedication to improving transit service across the SEPTA network.

Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Task Force on Food Insecurity to study and develop proposals, strategies, and recommendations to alleviate hunger and increase access to high quality food in the City of Philadelphia.