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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act | JD Supra

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into LawOn Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to tipped workers, and safeguarding undocumented laborers. The legislation, championed by Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At Large), is expected to benefit 750,000 workers and includes funding for enforcement and education efforts.
Broad Street Brief: Krasner Wins Democratic DA Primary | JD Supra

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallCity Council Advances Bill to Hold Developers Accountable for Affordable Housing PromisesThe City Council Rules Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would require developers to formalize their commitments to include affordable housing units in their residential projects when seeking zoning variances.
Broad Street Brief: DA Primary Race Enters Final Days | JD Supra

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallCity Council Announces New Gun Violence Committee Members, Shift in FocusOn Wednesday, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) announced 20 new members to the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention, emphasizing a renewed focus on youth shootings. Although overall homicides are down, a sharp rise in juvenile homicide charges has prompted calls for stronger community and parental engagement.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Passes POWER Act, Mobile Service Provider Regulations | JD Supra

4 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City Hall City Council Passes POWER Act, Mobile Service Provider Regulations During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council passed the POWER Act—which empowers Philadelphia’s Department of Labor to enforce existing worker protection laws related to wage theft, paid sick leave, and domestic worker rights, while also expanding workers’ rights and financial compensation for damages—as well as regulations on mobile service providers aimed at addressing litter, nuisance behavior, and safety concerns...
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Transmits First HOME Initiative Bills to Council | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Transmits First HOME Initiative Bills to City CouncilDuring Thursday’s meeting, City Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. (District 5) introduced a bill that would eliminate specialized zoning overlays in his district, including reducing the minimum lot size and allowing zoning bonuses for green roofs and affordable housing.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Examines HOME Initiative | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Unveils Program Funding Details of $800M HOME InitiativeMayor Cherelle Parker unveiled details about the programs to be funded by her signature Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative on Monday.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Land Bank, SEPTA Support | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker's Housing Plan Relies on $800M in BondsMayor Cherelle Parker’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative aims to build or preserve 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia, primarily funded through $800 million in taxable City bonds.
Broad Street Brief: City Council to Consider Tenant Protections Bills | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Announces Continued Support for SEPTA Fare SubsidiesMayor Cherelle Parker announced plans to maintain funding for SEPTA fare subsidy programs that provide City employees and low-income residents with free rides following feedback during budget hearings.
Broad Street Brief: City Council to Evaluate State of Higher Ed | JD Supra

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Announces New AppointmentsLast week, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the appointment of Tyrell Brown as Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Andy Toy as Director of the Home Appraisal Program, Robin Torrance as Director of Pan Hellenic & HBCU Engagement, and Patricia Wellenbach as Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer. Meanwhile, Commerce Director Alba Martinez—the first Latina to hold the position—announced her resignation effective May 1.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Tax Reform, HOME Initiative | JD Supra

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Hill |Brianna Westbrooks

City HallMayor Parker Seeks Council Support for $2B HOME InitiativeDuring her speech outlining details of her proposed $2 billion Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative on Monday, Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the City Council to streamline redevelopment processes and consider limiting councilmanic prerogative, a tradition giving district Council members significant control over land use and development decisions in the neighborhoods they represent.