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.
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Bobby Henon | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | Yes |
| Dennis M. O'Brien | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Marian B. Tasco | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| W. Wilson Goode, Jr. | Yes |
| William K. Greenlee | Yes |