Legislation

City Tightens Ethics Protections to Prevent Retaliation Against Whistleblowers and Ethics Investigators

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Tax Bills Amid City Council Push for More Progressive Property Tax Reform Under the proposed changes, owners of larger properties could see their tax rates reduced while lower-income families may face significant increases as part of an effort to make taxes more equitable across neighborhoods.

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Council Tackles Campaign Finance Reform with Revisions to City Law on Political Contributions and Expenditures

Local activists are cheering a proposal that would ban corporate donations to Philly politicians, but opponents warn it could silence small business owners' voices in city politics.

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Council Proposed Enhanced Ethics Rules for City Officials to Clarify Conflicts and Financial Interests

City Council toughens ethics rules, requiring officials to disclose more income details amid push for greater financial transparency.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Fund Campaigns with Taxpayer Dollars Starting Next Year

Philadelphia may soon fund political campaigns with taxpayer dollars under a new system that would provide matching funds to candidates meeting specific requirements. City Council members Green, Squilla, and Brooks are sponsoring the proposal.

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Philadelphia's Campaign Finance Laws Get Major Overhaul with New Disclosure Requirements

Philadelphia Small Business Owners Worry as City Council Bill Targets Parking Minimums, Threatening Thousands of Jobs in Neighborhood Retail Districts. Council Proposes Overnight Delivery Fee Cap Amid Growing Concerns Over Amazon's Impact on Local Economy and Small Package Shops.

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City Hall Sets Stage for Creation of Powerful Oversight Agency Amid Growing Calls for Transparency

City officials face increased scrutiny as bill proposes creating powerful Office of Inspector General to investigate corruption, waste, and misconduct in city operations.

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Council Moves to Clamp Down on Outside Earnings, Mandating Disclosure for Members, Officials

Council members and officials would have to disclose outside earnings and abide by limits on non-city income under a new city ethics law proposed by Councilwoman Quiñones Sánchez.

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Council Proposes Ethics Code Change to Require Financial Disclosure from City Officials

This bill amends the City of Philadelphia's ethics code to require city officials and employees to disclose their financial interests in legislation and disqualify themselves from participating in decisions related to those interests.

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City's Ethics Code Revised to Expand Filing Requirements for Certain City Officials

City Council Passes Landmark Reform Requiring Elected Officials to Disclose Finances by Next Week; 12,000 City Workers Must File Statements Before Taking Office.

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Philadelphia Code Revised to Clarify Non-Competitive Contract Requirements and Financial Assistance

Council Members Introduce Legislation to Limit Campaign Contributions from City Contractors Amid Growing Scrutiny Over Influence Peddling Practices in Philly Politics.

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Philadelphia Campaign Finance Laws Get Update with New Regulations on Contributions and Disclosures

Philadelphia Residents Could Soon See Lower Water Bills Thanks to City Council Plan to Revamp Utility Fees; Proposed changes aim to redistribute costs among large commercial properties.

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Campaign Finance Reform Bill Expands Disclosure Rules for City Politicians' Donors and Spending Habits

Philadelphia politicians' donors will have to disclose more information, while their spending habits will be subject to increased scrutiny under new campaign finance laws. City officials sponsoring the bill aim to add transparency to city politics.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Match Donations for Philly Politicians with Taxpayer Funds this Fall

City Council's plan for public financing of political campaigns would match donations with taxpayer funds this fall, potentially changing the way local politicians fund their campaigns. Eligible candidates could receive matching funding from a city fund to use in their campaigns.

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Voters to Decide Whether City Should Match Campaign Donations with Public Funds Immediately

Voters will decide on public matching funds for city office campaigns after City Council submits proposal to amend home rule charter. The election question is being prepared for submission to the qualified electors of Philadelphia.

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Council Told to Clean Up Act as Philly Board of Ethics Adds Mandatory Training Requirement

City Council requires ethics training for members, mandating the Board of Ethics to provide regular instruction on high ethical standards, ensuring officials avoid misconduct and its appearance.

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Council proposes updated conflict-of-interest rules for city officials and employees in revised ethics standards.

City officials face stricter conflict of interest rules as Philadelphia City Council votes on ethics overhaul. The updated standards aim to prevent city employees from taking actions that benefit themselves financially.

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Philadelphia's Campaign Finance Laws Get New Disclosure Rules

This bill updates Philadelphia's campaign finance laws to improve disclosure and regulation of political contributions and expenditures.

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Gift Ban for Philly City Employees Takes Effect

City officials would be banned from accepting free tickets, meals, or vacations under a new measure cracking down on corrupting influences that critics say have long plagued City Hall. Under the proposed overhaul, all city employees would be required to disclose gifts worth more than $20, sparking concerns about bureaucratic red tape.

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Council seeks to limit contributions to Philadelphia city council incumbents

City Council has set new contribution limits for incumbent politicians, capping the amount of money they can receive from donors. The changes take effect immediately.

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City Council Targets Dark Money in Local Elections with New Disclosure Law for Ad Spenders

Philadelphia City Council requires groups spending $100+ on ads mentioning a local candidate to disclose their donors within 5 days under new disclosure law. This move aims to shine a light on "dark money" in local elections.

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