Legislation

City Workers Get Option to Deduct PFAIA Dues from Paychecks Without Needing Approval.

Philadelphia homeowners face new fees under proposed legislation that would require property owners with vacant lots to pay $500 per year or risk fines of up to $1,000 per day if not maintained properly.

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City Employees Authorized to Deduct Pay for Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band

Philly's city workers can now financially support their favorite police pipe band through payroll donations, but there are strings attached for those who want to contribute.

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Tax Payments Required for Zoning Variance Applicants Under New City Law

Tens of thousands of Philadelphia homeowners would have to pay off overdue tax bills before city officials will consider waiving strict zoning regulations that are holding up renovations and new construction projects in their neighborhoods.

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City Workers Banned From Accepting Gifts from Contractors and Businesses with City Ties Daily

City workers are no longer allowed to solicit or accept gifts from businesses with ties to the city, in a move aimed at preventing potential conflicts of interest and corruption.

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City Council Moves to Ban Politicians' Fundraising Committees From Soliciting Campaign Cash

Philadelphia politicians would no longer be able to solicit campaign funds through fundraising committees, under a new proposal authored by Councilmember Rizzo.

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City Employees Banned From Moonlighting for Firms That Do Business with Philadelphia

Philadelphia city employees are barred from moonlighting for companies that do business with the city, under new ethics code rules added to the City's standards of conduct and ethics chapter.

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Philadelphia Council Tackles Lobbying Reform with Tough New Disclosure Rules for City Influencers

City officials would be required to disclose their lobbying activities under a new proposed law aimed at increasing transparency in city government. Lobbyists' identities and actions would also be subject to public scrutiny.

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City Officials Banned from Hiring or Promoting Family Members Under New Ethics Law

Philadelphia city officials are now barred from hiring or promoting family members due to new anti-nepotism ethics law requiring them to avoid personnel actions affecting loved ones.

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Philadelphia City Council Seeks To Raise Campaign Contribution Limits For Municipal Candidates

City Councilmember Rizzo proposes raising campaign contribution limits for candidates running for City offices, under terms and conditions that have not been specified.

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Council sought to clarify ethics rules on gifts from certain city vendors

Philadelphia officials will face stricter rules on accepting gifts and favors from certain sources after a new law takes effect, clarifying what is allowed and prohibited under the city's ethics code.

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Council sought to amend city ethics code to restrict outside employment for officials

City workers will face tighter rules on outside jobs under new ethics law, banning them from holding certain interests that could create conflicts of interest and undermine public trust. City employees' personal business ventures are now more strictly regulated.

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Council seeks to add anti-nepotism provisions to City's ethics code for employees.

City officials now barred from hiring or promoting family members in a move to curb nepotism within Philadelphia government.

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Philadelphia Lobbyists Required to Register and Report Activities Under New City Ordinance

Philadelphia lobbyists will now be required to register and report their activities under new city regulations, aimed at increasing transparency in local government dealings. The ordinance adds new rules for lobbying and disclosure to the Philadelphia Code.

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City Moves to Clamp Down on Repeat Offenders with Unpaid Parking Tickets and Camera Fines

Philadelphia drivers could face a new reality: their cars towed and impounded, along with hefty fines, if they rack up multiple unpaid parking tickets or red light camera citations. Thousands of residents would be affected by the new measures.

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City Employees Can Donate to German American Fire Fighters Association Through Payroll Deductions

Philadelphia city workers will soon be able to donate to a new local charity through their paychecks, with the German American Fire Fighters Association becoming the latest group eligible for payroll contributions.

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Council Bills Clear Path for Parked Vehicles With Outstanding Registration Stickers

Thousands of Philly drivers who forgot their registration stickers will soon breathe a sigh of relief: they'll no longer risk towing for minor infractions under a new traffic code tweak aimed at streamlining parking enforcement.

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City Strictly Limits Use of Red Light Camera Data to Aid Investigations Only

Philadelphia drivers can breathe easier as new regulations curb the sharing of their personal data from red light cameras, limiting its use to only aid in actual investigations and keeping financial data publicly available.

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Council Introduced Bill to Mandate More Water Closets in Public Buildings to Ease Female Conveniences

Philadelphia requires new buildings to have equal numbers of restrooms for both men and women. The change aims to alleviate long wait times that disproportionately affect female patrons of public assembly spaces.

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City Council Moves to Prohibit Aggressive Towing Practices Under New Rotational System Requirements

Philadelphia residents who park their cars on residential streets may soon face new rules on where they can be towed, as City Council proposes stricter regulations on towing companies under a proposed rotational system.

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Homeowners in Philadelphia Eligible for Property Tax Deferrals on Rising Assessments

Philadelphia Residents Face Soaring Water Rates as City Council Considers New Fee on Municipal Services, Slated to Increase Annual Bills by Up to 18% for Low-Income Families. The proposal would impose a monthly fee on city services like trash collection and recycling, while also expanding eligibility for existing programs that help low-income households pay their water bills.

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