Philadelphia City Council is the legislative arm of Philadelphia municipal government, consisting of 17 elected members.

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According to Resolution 240001, the Rules of Philadelphia City Council for the 2024-2027 term states that The President, after consultation with the Majority Leader, Majority Whip and Majority Deputy Whip (“Majority Leadership”), shall appoint all standing committees and the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson thereof, and may fill all ...

Jan 23, 2025 · 2025 CITY COUNCIL STATED MEETINGS. The Philadelphia City Council will have its Regular Stated Meetings on the dates listed below. All meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M in Room 400, City Hall, except as noted below.

Council President Kenyatta Johnson represents the 2nd Council District, including parts of Center City, South Philadelphia, and Southwest Philadelphia. As a dedicated public servant, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for his constituents through effective policymaking, community engagement, and advocacy.

Dec 26, 2024 · During the final City Council session of 2024 (December 19), City Council approved 11 bills that allow Philadelphia Sixers to build their new $1.3 Billion arena (76 Place) in Center City with a projected opening in late 2031.

philadelphia city council offices closed on january 6, 2025 WEEKLY REPORT – A BUSY FIRST YEAR OF COUNCIL ENDS WITH APPROVAL OF A NEW SIXERS ARENA IN CENTER CITY From the Desk of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier: A bad deal for our city and communities

The 1951 Home Rule Charter established Council as the legislative arm of Philadelphia municipal government, consisting of seventeen members. Ten Councilmembers are elected by district and seven from the City-at-large.

Apr 7, 2020 · Members of the City Council of Philadelphia released the following statement today in condemnation of racist and xenophobic rhetoric against Asian and Asian American communities amid the rise of COVID-19.