Legislation

City Council Moves to Launch Public Banking System with Affordable Credit for Local Businesses

Philadelphia City Council plans to establish a public banking system, aiming to provide affordable credit to local businesses and address economic disparities. The proposed system would support municipal infrastructure development and community financial ecosystems.

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City Council Prepares Public Financing Referendum for November Ballot in Special Election

Philadelphia voters will soon decide on public financing for elected officials' campaigns after Council members Green, Henon, and Quiñones Sánchez introduced a special election referendum.

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Liberty Property Gets Greenlight for Twin Newsstands and Utility Upgrades on Bustling Arch Street Block

Liberty Property has been given permission to set up two newsstands on Arch Street, with access to electricity, water, and other utilities. The company will also install underground connections for these services.

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City Introduces Plan to Build Emergency Fund to Stem Fiscal Crises

Philadelphia is creating a Rainy Day Fund to shield the city's finances from unexpected shortfalls, providing a cushion against unanticipated declines in revenue. The fund will be managed and invested according to new regulations laid out in Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code.

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City Seeks to Buy Out PPA Assets at Philly Airport, Gain Control Over Key Infrastructure

City Council President Verna and Councilmember Blackwell sponsor a bill allowing the City to buy out PPA assets at Philadelphia International Airport, including buildings and parking garages. The acquisition would give the City control over key infrastructure on land it already owns.

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City Gives Away Two Properties to PAID Without Cost Amid Ongoing Development Plans

City gives away prime downtown property to tax-exempt agency without charging rent; critics argue deal benefits wealthy investors at taxpayers' expense.

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