Councilmember Harrity

Councilmember Harrity

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
240635 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the humanitarian efforts of the Puerto Rican community, who rally to protect family, friends and the island of Puerto Rico during cataclysmic hurricanes, earthquakes and any major disasters that strike.
240634 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing June 2024 as Children's Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
240631 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring Masjid Quba and the Quba Institute for their work organizing Quba International, Senegal, an initiative to enhance education in West Africa and further welcoming Senegalese Minister for Education, Moustapha Guirassy, to the United States.
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.
240610 Bill IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-524, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District." to add provisions related to affordable housing, all under certain terms and conditions.
240601 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts). The impact this sudden closing will have on the Philadelphia higher education system and most importantly the negative impacts on the current student body and staff.
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."
240592 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Miller Parker and formally declaring June 18, 2024, as "Miller Parker Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
240591 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and Recognizing Tynecia Wilson for her outstanding dedication to education, community service, and her recent crowning achievement as Miss Philadelphia 2024.
240590 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring the five 4th District recipients of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers Tyriese Holloway, Robert Smith, Michelle R. Shaw-Carpenter, Garth Shuler, and Christina Kimmel.
240589 Resolution ADOPTED
Also naming West Allegheny Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street as "Thomas 'Cut Master Butter' Muldrow Way," in honor of the life and legacy of WDAS radio personality Thomas "Cut Master Butter" Muldrow.
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.
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.
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.
240542 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring Eric D. Williams, founder of the Project Elijah Empowering Autism Foundation, for his work ensuring that children with autism are supported, included, protected, and empowered by creating the "Autistic Person Area" street sign.
240533 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.
240520 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
240519 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing May 25, 2024 as National Missing Children's Day in the City of Philadelphia.
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.
240517 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the students in Imhotep Institute Charter High School's STEM program for their dedication as change-makers, ready to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges with determination and innovation.
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.
240509 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating the Wilma Theater for receiving the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and celebrating the Wilma's outstanding contributions to the world of theatre and Philadelphia's diverse and vibrant arts and cultural landscape.
240508 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space.
240507 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to examine, understand, and unveil the resources website developed as a result of the Parent University 2.0.
240506 Resolution ADOPTED
Declaring The Month of May in 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and further honoring Dr. Taliba Foster for her work in the field of mental health.
240503 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating April Verrett, the first African American woman to become the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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.
240500 Bill IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions" by adding a new Chapter creating requirements related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, all under certain terms and conditions.
240486 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue "Leo Rosenblum Way" to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.
240483 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Doris "Jean" Hackney, "The Grandmother of North Philadelphia."
240482 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Joint Council Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate illegal street racing meetups in Philadelphia.
240481 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the progress of implementing Section 906 of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code entitled "Necessary Urgent Repair Program," understand the impact it would have if fully funded, and further exploring partnerships and programs that could assist in successfully executing this initiative.
240479 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring, recognizing, and supporting the courage of the residents at Brith Sholom House located at 3939 Conshohocken Avenue in their pursuit of safe, fair, accessible, and affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.
240478 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Antoinette Ellis, a North Philadelphia native and student at Parkway Center City Middle College, on the occasion of being named a Gates Scholar.
240510 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene for the purpose of investigating and addressing the barriers to accessing treatment beds in the Kensington area.
240453 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing Mt. Airy Day, this Saturday, May 11th as we embrace the spirit of community and its enduring commitment to building bridges, breaking down barriers, and fostering a sense of belonging among all residents of Mt. Airy.

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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