Councilmember Jones

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.

240645 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing the labors of brotherly love, sisterly effectiveness, and sibling solidarity committed by Aid Workers who have crossed rivers and oceans of tears to feed the hungry, to build shelter, to bring music, and to bring healing and the warmth of compassion to those in greatest need.

240644 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating Palestinian theologian and educator, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, the Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour, Dean of Bethlehem Bible College, Director of the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference, and Coordinator of Global Kairos for Justice.

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.

240642 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Education and Children & Youth to hold hearings on the prevalence of the usage of exclusionary school discipline and the use of collective punishment practices in public schools across Philadelphia, and on how these and other policies and practices perpetuate anti-blackness and anti-Black racism and harm students academically, socially, emotionally to the detriment of their health, well-being, and future life outcomes.

240641 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating Maurice Mitchell, a community organizer, social movement strategist, and national leader in the Movement for Black Lives, and the National Director of the Working Families Party, on the occasion of his visit to Philadelphia.

240640 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240639 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating the team creating the Autism Play Date for their work on autism awareness, and inviting all to attend the Autism Play Date at Smith Memorial Park this August.

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.

240629 Resolution ADOPTED

Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to enact House Bill 2370 to fairly fund schools in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth to ensure fair allocation of resources for all students.

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.

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.

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.

240609 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to add a Chapter requiring individuals with responsibility for determination or evaluation of means and methods used during construction or demolition to provide notification to the City upon becoming aware of a violation of law or a substandard practice that presents a substantial threat of serious bodily injury or damage to property; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

240605 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing June 10, 2024 as American Heart Association Centennial Celebration Day in the City of Philadelphia.

240593 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring June 21, 2024 as "Make Music Philly Day."

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.

240588 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, The Fairmount Water Works Freshwater Mussel Hatchery, for their research and efforts to improve water quality and aquatic life in the City of Philadelphia using lab-grown freshwater mussels.

240581 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.

240580 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Requiring the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to convert certain water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure on West Country Club Road, Mimi Circle, and East Country Club Road, between Conshohocken Avenue to Conshohocken Avenue, and a portion of Lankenau Avenue, from private to public infrastructure, all under certain terms and conditions.

240579 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of businesses within the area bounded by 54th Street, the north side of Market Street, 63rd Street, and Lansdowne Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

240543 Resolution ADOPTED

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

240505 Resolution IN COMMITTEE

Appointing Marc Jenkins to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

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.

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.

240480 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring Dr. Chad Womack and the United Negro College Fund for their work to advance STEM education in the City of Philadelphia

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.

240477 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring the Life of Christian Hall, Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to Pass House Bill 1305, and recognizing both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

240473 Bill IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3743 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.

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.

240471 Bill HELD IN COMMITTEE

Amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code"), by revising Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") to clarify provisions related to the Necessary Urgent Repair Program and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

240451 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring Jim Tyrrell on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Aviation and recognizing Jim's 37 years of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.

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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