Council President Johnson

Recent Sponsored Legislation

240648 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity for being a pillar of strength and a symbol of hope for Philadelphia through its social justice activism.

240647 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing and commending the Save the Train Coalition for the preservation of Philadelphia's SEPTA services in the community's time of need.

240646 Resolution ADOPTED

Calling upon Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement as well as the United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Human Services to investigate and prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud for those in the City of Philadelphia.

240643 Resolution ADOPTED

Commemorating and celebrating June 19th as Juneteenth, when final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation was ordered in Texas, marking the end of the enslavement of Black and brown people in the United States.

240638 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the week of June 17th through June 23rd as "Sanitation Workers Week" in the City of Philadelphia.

240637 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the 10th through 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijr as Eid al-Adha" in the City of Philadelphia during June 2024

240636 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the month of August 2024 as "Public Safety Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia

241022 Bill IN COUNCIL

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

240628 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Reverend Bonnie Camarda as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240627 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Erin Dwyer as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240626 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Darrell Clarke as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240625 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Ethel Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240624 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Lynette M. Brown-Sow as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240623 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating Anthony Glass for his outstanding work as a Legislative Director for the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. and wishing him luck with his future endeavors at The University of Notre Dame Law School.

240622 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Ismail A. Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240621 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240620 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Sandra Dungee Glenn as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240619 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240615 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming the 1400 block of South 55th Street between Springfield Avenue and Chester Avenue "Mont Brown Way" to honor Mont Brown and his dedicated community service to Southwest Philadelphia.

240600 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Miya Benintende and Mark Macyk of the Edward T. Steel School as recipients of the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers.

240599 Resolution ADOPTED

Joining the City of Philadelphia in National Garden Week, celebrating the role of nature in nurturing mental and physical wellness, and recognizing the urgent need for garden equity across the City of Philadelphia.

240597 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating the Girard College Varsity Boys Track Team for winning the 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association's Boys Track Championship.

240596 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia.

240595 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming N. College Avenue between W. College Avenue and Ridge Avenue as "Freedom Fighters Way."

240594 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming Master Street between Broad Street and Carlisle Street as "Erika Alexander Way."

240544 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

240543 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240585 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Council President to initiate appeals by City Council of decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in certain circumstances and to retain legal counsel in connection with such appeals.

240584 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tumar Alexander as Regional Trustee for the City of Philadelphia in connection with the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust.

240472 Bill ENACTED

Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.

240553 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing and celebrating the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 1st to June 15th.

240549 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

240548 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240545 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect the rights and equal protections of all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians in light of the recent increase in attempts to restrict the rights of Transgender people.

241024 Bill IN COUNCIL

Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," to remove Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank as authorized financial institutions in which the City Treasurer may deposit funds, all under certain terms and conditions.

241023 Bill IN COUNCIL

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with AC HSS Office Ventures II, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145, under certain terms and conditions.

240541 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240540 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240539 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240538 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240537 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240536 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240535 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240533 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.

240518 Resolution ADOPTED

Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for School-Based Health Centers and to give the Commonwealth's most vulnerable children an opportunity to thrive by providing complete mental and physical health in their schools.

240515 Resolution ADOPTED

Proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America's local governments and the National League of Cities' historic centennial anniversary.

240511 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam.

240508 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space.

240502 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, "Philadelphia Freeway Day" in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy.

240494 Bill ENACTED

Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...

Recent Votes

Sept. 12, 2024	Ayes	Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
Sept. 5, 2024	Ayes	Continuing a neighborhood improvement District, known as the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the north side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street; designating the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing t...

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