Official:Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Affairs; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Sponsor: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Introduced: March 19, 2015
Signed: May 14, 2015
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill puts a question on the November 2015 ballot to establish an Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Affairs in Philadelphia, defining its responsibilities and functions.
Add your view and see how other readers lean. One vote per person.
to cast your vote
Give Voters a Say on Creating a Child Welfare Commission
260076 · Introduced · 2026
No Contracts with Immigrant Enforcement Agencies Allowed
260059 · Signed Into Law · 2026
Protecting Immigrant Rights in City Services
260056 · Signed Into Law · 2026
Philadelphia Council Unveils Plan to Create Office for People with Disabilities Amid Calls for Improved City Accessibility
230411 · Signed Into Law · 2023
Voters to Decide Fate of Office of Immigrant Affairs in Philadelphia Election
190007 · Signed Into Law · 2019
City Mandates Trash Cans and Recycling Bins for Large Buildings Starting This Summer
150217 · Signed Into Law · 2015
Council proposed stricter recycling requirements for Philadelphia property owners.
150199 · Lapsed · 2015
Food Vendors Must Provide Separate Waste and Recycling Bins for Customers
150198 · Signed Into Law · 2015
Social Services
City of Philadelphia Dept of Human Services 2023
Public Health
Philadelphia Dept of Public Health 2023
City Budget
City of Philadelphia FY2025 Operating Budget
Every City Council bill since 2000, summarized in plain English.