Joseph Hill

Philadelphia

Senior Principal and Writer at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

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Broad Street Brief: City Council to Consider Tenant Protections Bills | JD Supra

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Cozen Cities - April 2, 2025 | JD Supra

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Housing & Real EstateCHICAGO—City Begins Converting Loop Office Buildings to HousingChicago’s La Salle Corridor Revitalization Initiative kicked off last week, beginning with the transformation of a historic 14-story Loop office building into housing, adding over 1,000 new apartments.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Tax Reform, HOME Initiative | JD Supra

4 weeks 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.
Broad Street Brief: Council Begins Center City Sixers Arena Repeal Process | JD Supra

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

City HallCity Council Begins Repeal of Center City Sixers Arena LegislationDuring Thursday’s meeting, the City Council initiated the repeal of legislation for the since-abandoned Center City Sixers arena project. The Council also passed a zoning bill introduced by Councilmember Jeffrey Young (District 5) last May, aimed at preventing property owners from reverting to a previously approved “grandfather” use without obtaining a new permit, ensuring community input on property use changes.
Cozen Cities - March 19, 2025 | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Gig Economy & TechnologyCHICAGO—City Incentives Aim to Attract Data CentersChicago is positioning itself to capitalize on the data center boom, with the City Council adopting an ordinance offering incentives for developers to store municipal data locally. Experts say data centers could generate property tax revenue, jobs, and economic development.
Broad Street Brief Special Edition: FY26 City Budget Address Recap | JD Supra

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

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s “One Philly 2.0” Budget AddressOn Thursday, March 13, Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her second annual Budget Address to the Philadelphia City Council, unveiling her $6.77 billion FY26 Budget proposal—an approximately $400 million increase over the FY25 budget approved last June. The proposed FY26-30 Five Year Plan and FY26-31 Capital Program include $2.30 billion in new operating investments and $1.47 billion in capital investments over six years.
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Delivers FY26 Budget Address | JD Supra

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

City HallMayor Parker Delivers FY26 Budget AddressMayor Cherelle Parker presented her $6.7 billion FY26 budget proposal to the Philadelphia City Council today, highlighting an $800 million housing plan, significant business tax cuts, and the expansion of the extended-year school pilot program. The proposal also includes increased funding for public safety, the newly opened Riverview Wellness Village, infrastructure improvements, and more, setting the stage for three months of budget negotiations.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Green Lights Bike Lane Expansion | JD Supra

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

City HallCity Council Green Lights Bike Lane ExpansionDuring Thursday’s meeting, the City Council approved legislation introduced last week by Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. (District 5) to add bike lanes to high-traffic streets in Center City, near Temple University, and in the Spring Garden neighborhood to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists. Trump Admin.
Cozen Cities – March 5, 2025 | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Rose Christ |John Dunn |Joseph Hill

Policy & PoliticsBALTIMORE—City Moves Closer to Creating Consumer Protection AgencyThe Baltimore City Council advanced a bill to establish its own consumer protection agency, modeled after similar agencies in nearby Howard and Montgomery counties, to centralize business permits and enforce consumer protection laws.