Legislation

Philadelphia Gas Works Receives $213 Million Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021

Philadelphia residents will see significant upgrades to the aging gas infrastructure as Council votes to inject $213 million into Gas Works' repair and replacement projects, but critics question if it's enough to prevent future outages.

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City Hall Unveils $3.2 Billion Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget Plan to Fund Major Infrastructure Projects

City Council approves $3.2 billion capital budget for Fiscal Year 2021, outlining infrastructure spending and initiatives. The budget, introduced by Council President Clarke and Councilmember Parker, will be available July 1, 2020.

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City Council Approves $111 Million Bond Sale But Sends Indebtedness Measure to Voters

Philadelphia Residents Could See Rent Freeze if City Council Passes Proposed Moratorium Bill A proposed moratorium on rent increases would limit landlords' ability to raise rents on existing leases, affecting thousands of Philly renters and small property owners in the city's hot housing market.

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