Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
Action types
Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the February 19, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 35 actions from February 19, 2026
Expressing support for Jerome Richardson and our First Amendment rights in the face of political persecution against protestors by the Trump Administration.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla, also known as Bengali.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Recognizing and honoring the life of trailblazing Civil Rights leader, dedicated public servant, and lifelong activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Recognizing the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred period of reflection, prayer, fasting, and service observed by millions of Christians in Philadelphia and throughout the world.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Celebrating and honoring Vashti DuBois, Val Gay, Facetta Garrison-Greene, and the Black women who are leaders of culture and arts in the City and devote their lives to improving the arts and culture of Philadelphia, on Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Gay News on the distinguished occasion of its 50th anniversary in Philadelphia, serving as Philadelphia's longest-running LGBTQ+ publication, and serving as a vital independent voice that advances equality, visibility, and community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Honoring Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their service to Ukrainian Americans, Ukrainian refugees, and the broader Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Honoring Pastor Rob Harrison of New Journey Christian Center and celebrating the vital role of faith leaders in shaping, uplifting, and strengthening the Germantown community and the City of Philadelphia in recognition of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Honoring the leadership and service of Reverend Tony Pritchette for his unwavering commitment to spiritual empowerment, community outreach, and restorative justice in the City of Philadelphia in recognition of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Recognizing and Celebrating The Philadelphia Heritage and Phila Montco Branches of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Renaming the 3000 Block of West Harper Street "Joyce Hill Way" to honor the life and legacy of Joyce Hill.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill proposes a change to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City employees to run for public office without having to quit their City job first.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Urging the U.S.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla, also known as Bengali.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Recognizing and honoring the life of trailblazing Civil Rights leader, dedicated public servant, and lifelong activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Recognizing the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred period of reflection, prayer, fasting, and service observed by millions of Christians in Philadelphia and throughout the world.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Calling on Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact adult-use cannabis legalization in 2026.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.