Official:Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory minimum annual appropriation to the Police Advisory Commission or any successor body or bodies; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: September 14, 2017
Signed: February 22, 2018
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill proposes a change to Philadelphia's Home Rule Charter requiring a minimum annual appropriation of $500,000 (or more as decided by Council) to the Police Advisory Commission or its successors. The question will be put to voters in a special election on May 15, 2018.
Add your view and see how other readers lean. One vote per person.
to cast your vote
City to Finance Construction of New Forensics Laboratory for Philadelphia Police Department
260691 · Signed Into Law · 2026
City Council Approves Financing Pact for New Police Headquarters at North Broad and Callowhill Streets
260527 · Signed Into Law · 2026
City Transfers 2.5 Million from Special Grants Fund to Fire Department's Personnel Budget Suddenly
230549 · Lapsed · 2023
Finance Director Gets Green Light to Transfer $2 Million for Philly Police Department Needs
230010 · Lapsed · 2023
City Council Approves Intergovernmental Agreement for State Funding of Emergency Medical Services in Philadelphia
220529 · Signed Into Law · 2022
Council Tightens Redevelopment Contract Rules Amid Concerns Over Unapproved Changes
170714 · Lapsed · 2017
South Philly Condo Association Gets Greenlight for New Sign Installation at 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue
170713 · Signed Into Law · 2017
City Council Takes Aim at Tailgating Rules in Philly Sports Complex Parking Lots
170801 · Lapsed · 2017
City Budget
City of Philadelphia FY2025 Operating Budget
Philadelphia Overview
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022
Every City Council bill since 2000, summarized in plain English.