ADOPTED
The adopted resolution urges the United States federal government to resettle more Syrian refugees in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Syria. It says Philadelphia is prepared to help welcome refugees and notes the presence of local resettlement and support organizations.
Urging the United States federal government to show leadership on the humanitarian crisis in Syria by resettling a greater number of Syrian refugees.
Pass2016-09-15
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
16 Yes·1 No·0 Absent
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Al Taubenberger | Yes |
| Allan Domb | Yes |
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Bobby Henon | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | No |
| Cherelle Parker | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | Yes |
| Derek S. Green | Yes |
| Helen Gym | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| William K. Greenlee | Yes |