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Roll-call voteResolution 150594

ADOPTED

The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create a 30-member Commission on African-American Males. The Mayor would appoint the members, including at least three ages 18 to 35, and the commission would advise the Mayor, City Council, and city agencies on policies affecting African-American males and submit an annual report; the proposed amendment would be placed before Philadelphia voters.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on African-American Males and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Pass2015-12-03

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

15 Yes·0 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Bobby HenonYes
Brian J. O'NeillYes
Cindy BassYes
Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David OhYes
Dennis M. O'BrienYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Kenyatta JohnsonYes
Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
Marian B. TascoYes
Mark SquillaYes
W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
William K. GreenleeYes