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Philadelphia City Council
Politics

Thursday, April 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. EDT

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1400 John F Kennedy Blvd Philadelphia 19107 (Directions)

In-person at City Hall and remote via live stream, Room 400

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The City Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall.

The agenda has not yet been posted, but we will add it to the assignment page when it’s available.

You can also view remotely on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Philadelphia - PA Documenters Team

Note-taking by Savan DePaul

City Council agreed to organize a task force to conduct special hearings regarding recent local university issues affecting the city. Public commenters voiced support for honoring Autism Acceptance Month and Arab American Heritage Month.

Audio by Eboni Zamani

City Council Session 4-3-25

The audio recording of the City Council session held on 4-3-25.

Agency Information

Philadelphia City Council

Conducts hearings and public meetings on proposed bills and issues concerning the City of Philadelphia.

Council is the legislative arm of Philadelphia municipal government. Ten Councilmembers are elected by district and seven from the City-at-large, for a total of seventeen members. Under the rules of Council, regular public sessions of Council are held weekly, usually on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM., in Room 400, City Hall.

Every proposed ordinance is in the form of a bill introduced by a Councilmember. Before a bill can be enacted by Council, it must be:

  • Referred by the President of Council to an appropriate standing committee of Council,
  • Considered at a public hearing and public meeting, reported out by the committee,
  • Printed as reported by the committee,
  • Distributed to the members of Council,
  • And made available to the public.

Passage of a bill requires the favorable vote of a majority of all members of Council. A bill becomes law upon the approval of the Mayor. If the Mayor vetoes a bill, Council may override the veto by a two-thirds vote.

The functions of City Council influence a wide range of public affairs in Philadelphia and directly impact the quality of life for its citizenry.

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