Legislation

City Hall Unveils Plan to Create Department of Fleet Services, Puts Question to Philly Voters This Fall

Philadelphia's 4,500 municipal cars could soon be under one roof as City Council introduces legislation to establish a standalone agency overseeing all city fleets and green transportation programs. Council Members Aim to Curb Parking Ticket Profiteers with Tough New Enforcement Rules A proposal would limit the number of parking tickets issued per day to any individual vehicle, seeking to prevent

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Treasurer's Office Seeks Deal for High-Tech Cash Tracking System Amid City Budget Scrutiny

Philadelphia taxpayers' dollars may soon be tracked more efficiently, but at what cost? A proposed deal would outsource management of the city's $1.4 billion in cash reserves to a private firm.

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Philadelphia Schools Set to Impose New Tax on Local Properties Under District Authority Control

This bill allows the Philadelphia School District to impose a tax on real estate within the district for general school purposes.

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Council Approves Mandatory Fund Proposal for Asset Sales Optimization to Hit November Ballot Next Week

Philadelphia residents will soon be asked whether they want to create a fund that would optimize asset sales, with the proposal set to appear on ballots in two weeks. A mandatory Asset Sales Optimization Fund is being put before voters for consideration.

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Council Proposes Major Shake Up at City Hall with Special Election on Charter Changes this Spring

New Tax Break for Philly Businesses Unveiled; Council Moves to Offer 10-Year Property Tax Abatement to Developers Who Build Affordable Housing Units.

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City Council Votes to Provide Lifelong Medical Care for Families of Fallen Officers

Philadelphia Workers' Bill of Rights Proposal Sparks Heated Debate Over Paid Sick Leave Mandate A new city law would require businesses with fewer than 50 employees to provide up to five paid sick days per year, affecting an estimated 60,000 low-income workers.

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