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
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting dates
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Meeting date
March 12, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Mekia Elizabeth, a Block Captain in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year.
Honoring and recognizing Mekia Elizabeth, Block Captain of the 4500 block of Fernhill Road in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year by The Philadelphia Citizen and commending her outstanding leadership and dedication to building a stronger, more connected community in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Imhotep Institute Charter High School for its excellent STEM program and global educational initiatives.
Recognizing and honoring the students, educators, and leadership of Imhotep Institute Charter High School for their outstanding STEM Program and global educational initiatives, including Project Kuumba: Japan, and celebrating their commitment to expanding access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for students in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has designated March 8, 2026, as 'Joe Frazier Day' to honor the 55th anniversary of Joe Frazier's historic boxing win against Muhammad Ali.
Designating March 8, 2026, as "Joe Frazier Day" in the City of Philadelphia in celebration and recognition of the 55th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century", in which Philadelphia icon "Smokin'" Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali to win the world heavyweight championship title.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to hold hearings about the Port of Philadelphia, also known as PhilaPort, to review its operations and economic impact.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the status, operations, and economic impact at the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) to ensure its growth and operations position the City of Philadelphia as a 21st century commerce hub.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors Major Benjamin F.
Honoring and recognizing Major Benjamin F. Brooks for his historic career in the Pennsylvania State Police and his role in expanding opportunity in law enforcement.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as 'Creative and Nighttime Economy Month' in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Creative and Nighttime Economy Month" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution renames a portion of Buttonwood Street to 'Dr.
Also naming Buttonwood Street between Broad Street and N. 15th Street as "Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way."
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city has renamed the 700 block of North 63rd Street to 'Madaline Dunn Way' in honor of Madaline Dunn's community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
Renaming the 700 Block of North 63rd Street "Madaline Dunn Way" in recognition of her lifetime of community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city has passed a resolution to rename the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as 'Rasheen Hall Way' in honor of Rasheen Hall.
Also naming the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as "Rasheen Hall Way" to honor the life and memory of Rasheen Hall and his lasting impact on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution urges the US Congress to pass a law that would prevent the federal government from altering Philadelphia's historical record and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Protecting American History Act", which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia's complex history and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
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.