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.
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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the March 5, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-12 of 12 actions from March 5, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were used in medical research without her consent, and to recognize her legacy during Women's History Month.
Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month and further commending the Lacks family for their advocacy in reaching historic settlements with pharmaceutical companies and helping to advance national conversations about medical ethics, racial equity, and patients' rights.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has proclaimed March 2026 as Irish Heritage Month in Philadelphia, recognizing the city's Irish American community.
Proclaiming the Month of March 2026 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Daniel J. Hilferty for his commitment to advancing the Irish American community and service as the Grand Marshal leading the 254th Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, 2026.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors several Black women in Philadelphia who have fought for disability justice and accessibility.
Celebrating Cecelia Thompson, Delores Brown-Waters, Yvonne Hughes, Icylee Lavern Basketbill, and Black women fighting for Disability Justice and accessibility for all across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution honoring the life of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a Palestinian-Philadelphian who was fatally shot in the village of Mukhmas in the occupied West Bank.
Honoring the life of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a Palestinian-Philadelphian, who was fatally shot in the village of Mukhmas in occupied West Bank, on the first day of Ramadan.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has declared March 1-7, 2026 as National Consumer Protection Week in Philadelphia.
Declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Consumer Protection Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equity and empowering Black women, during Women's History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 1-7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week in Philadelphia, during Women's History Month.
Recognizing March 1 - 7, 2026, during Women's History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for their 126 years of service to the city and state.
Congratulating and honoring the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star during Women's History Month for 126 years of women-led service to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work in preventing violence, promoting youth leadership, and providing healing-centered engagement with Black youth in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work advancing community-based violence prevention, youth leadership, and healing-centered engagement with Black youth in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Shelice's Angels, an organization that empowers young women by providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to new opportunities.
Honoring and recognizing Shelice's Angels for its work empowering young women by expanding their horizons, building self-esteem, and providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate environments.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution calls on the Pennsylvania state government to pass a law that would provide death benefits to the families of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including suicide related to post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).
Calling on the PA General Assembly to take swift and decisive action to pass Pennsylvania Senate Bill 110, also known as Bryan's Law, to amend the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend line-of-duty death benefits to surviving spouses and children of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including PTSI-related suicide, ensuring equitable treatment for their families.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city has adopted a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as 'Philadelphia Masjid Way'.
Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.