Legislation

City Residents to Vote on Mandatory Minimum Staffing Level for Building Inspectors in May Election

City residents will vote on whether to require at least 800 building and code inspectors in the Department of Licenses and Inspections at the May election, a change proposed by Councilmembers Henon and Greenlee.

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Philadelphia's Food Establishments Must Meet New Licensing Requirements Under Updated Health Code Rule

This bill updates rules for food establishments to get a license in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Introduces Bill Regulating Immigration Assistance Services

Philadelphia's Affordable Housing Stock Takes a Hit as City Council Votes to Ban Short-Term Rentals from Most Buildings; Advocates Fear Loss of Crucial Affordable Units.

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City Tries Tougher Stance on Troubled Restaurants Temporarily Suspending Licenses Amid Repeated Health Code Lapses

City temporarily suspends food licenses for businesses with repeated health code lapses, targeting those with two or more "cease operations" orders in a year.

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Council OKs Huge Transfer from City Treasury to Fund L&I Purchases Through Grants Revenue Fund

Philly taxpayers just got tapped for another massive infusion, this time to help L&I pay for services, with a whopping $25 million pulled from city coffers to prop up the department's budget this year alone.

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City Transfers $8 Million from Various Offices to Fuel Demolition Department's Budget Crunch

Philadelphia homeowners face a potential increase in demolition costs as a proposed transfer of $8 million from other city funds could fuel the department's struggling budget, sparking concerns over affordability and fairness. The plan has sparked backlash from community groups and some council members.

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