Legislation

Philadelphia City Council Seeks Public Vote on Establishing Independent Child Welfare Oversight Board

Philadelphia City Council is seeking public approval to establish an independent child welfare oversight board through a referendum, which would amend the city's Home Rule Charter.

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Council Proposes Overhaul of Art Commission Amid Growing Controversy Over Monument Removals

Council proposes overhaul of Art Commission's powers, requiring analysis and public referendum before removing or relocating City statues amid controversy over monument removals. This change would affect how the Art Commission handles such decisions in the future.

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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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Philadelphia Council Calls for Troops Withdrawal from Iraq Before End of 2007 Deadline Approaches

Philadelphia City Council Votes to Protect Renters as Eviction Moratorium Takes Effect Amid Ongoing Housing Crisis. Thousands of low-income renters will be shielded from sudden homelessness under the new law starting immediately.

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Council Proposes Non-Binding Referendum Calling for Immediate U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq by End of Next Year

Philadelphia city council proposes non-binding referendum urging the US to withdraw troops from Iraq by end of 2006, with a special election planned for the issue. The move is sponsored by Councilmember Blackwell.

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