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
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
February 20, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Yvonne Newkirk for her work supporting the rights, dignity, and well-being of incarcerated people across Pennsylvania.
Honoring and celebrating Yvonne Newkirk as a pillar of her community for her relentless work to improve the lives and protect the dignity of people who are incarcerated across Pennsylvania, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and recognizing Sandra “Nan” Hill during Black History Month for her work supporting people who are incarcerated and their loved ones.
Celebrating and recognizing Sandra "Nan" Hill for her relentless work to improve the lives of people around her and to recognize the dignity of every person, particularly people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Patricia “Mama Patt” Vickers during Black History Month.
Honoring and celebrating Patricia "Mama Patt" Vickers for her work to love and care for people across Philadelphia, her commitment to justice, and her resolve to reduce the suffering of incarcerated people, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and commending Martha Williams for her community work, support for incarcerated people and their families, and advocacy related to incarceration.
Celebrating and commending Martha Williams for her commitment to her communities, family and people across Philadelphia, and for her insistence on seeing the humanity of people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating Queen Judith Robinson for her advocacy and work to amplify the voices of communities in North Philadelphia.
Recognizing and celebrating Queen Judith Robinson for her tireless advocacy, insistence on being heard, and for her work to amplify voices of communities in North Philadelphia for the benefit of the entire City of Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Bob Perkins, a Philadelphia jazz radio host and longtime contributor to the city’s music and cultural community.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of legendary jazz host Bob Perkins.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 20, 2025, as World Day of Social Justice in Philadelphia.
Recognizing February 20th, 2025 as World Day of Social Justice in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold a hearing on progress in carrying out the Philly Tree Plan.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct a hearing to evaluate progress on the implementation of the Philly Tree Plan, determine how to expedite progress and what, if any, additional policies might promote the City's sustainable greening goals.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending and recognizing NFL Hall of Famer Merrill Reese for his nearly 50-year career as the Philadelphia Eagles’ radio play-by-play announcer and his contributions to sports broadcasting.
Commending and recognizing NFL Hall of Famer Merrill Reese for his nearly fifty-year career as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and his exceptional contributions to broadcasting in sports.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
February 13, 2025
The adopted resolution honors Alfred L.
Honoring and celebrating the extraordinary life of Alfred L. Dezzi and his invaluable contributions to public service, environmental policy, criminal justice reform, and education, and expressing deep gratitude for his enduring impact on the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Royal (Gene) E.
Recognizing and honoring Royal (Gene) E. Brown for his dedicated service to the Philadelphia Gas Commission.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and thanks the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, federal and state agencies, emergency management offices, and the American Red Cross for responding to the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on January 31, 2025.
Honoring and thanking the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Fire Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Office of Emergency Management, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross for their heroism and bravery when responding to the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on January 31, 2025.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution honoring National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on February 12, 2025.
Honoring and celebrating National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, to highlight and express gratitude for the critical work that crossing guards do to keep roadway connections safe and intersections safe for all.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution celebrates and honors Patricia Ford for her community advocacy, dedication to her children, and efforts to improve lives across Philadelphia.
Celebrating and honoring Patricia Ford for her tireless advocacy for her community, her love for her children, and her devotion to improving the lives of people across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Sandra Murdock during Black History Month.
Honoring and celebrating Sandra Murdock, whose love for the people around her nourishes and uplifts the people and spaces that she graces, for providing to her community and for her commitment to mentoring young girls and boys across the City of Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and recognizing Sheila Hawkins during Black History Month.
Celebrating and recognizing Sheila Hawkins for her insistence on the importance of community, her tireless efforts to make the spaces around her more beautiful, and her understanding that unity is at the heart of activism, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and honoring Maggie McCall during Black History Month.
Celebrating and honoring Maggie McCall for her tenacious commitment to organizing, beautifying and connecting with her neighborhood, including serving as a Block Captain for 51 years, and for improving the lives of people across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and recognizing Alvina Brown for her commitment to her neighbors and community advocacy.
Celebrating and recognizing Alvina Brown for her steadfast commitment to community and to her neighbors, and for her advocacy to improve the lives of people across the City of Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.