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The resolution drew extensive public comment before the vote. Tim Brown, organizing director for Philly Neighborhood Networks, told the council the deployments were a “practice run” for broader authoritarian measures and urged passage so the city would “stand up to bullies and tyrants.” Colette White of Positive Women's Network said, “This is my city. Our communities, our neighbors have worked hard to lower violence” and warned that out‑of‑state troops have “no knowledge” of local neighborhoods. Kenya Musa, co‑chair of Positive Women's Network, said the Guard's presence “undermines local control” and diverts resources from housing, schools and health care.

Not all testimony supported the resolution. Lynn Landis of SafeStreetsPhilly argued the federal deployments respond to long‑running public safety problems and said “there are better, more legitimate ways city council can help.” But speakers from the ACLU of Philadelphia, Make the Road Pennsylvania, the Coalition to Defend Democracy and other community groups framed the deployments as a threat to protest rights and immigrant safety.

Councilmember Brooks moved adoption of the resolution; the motion passed by voice vote with one member recorded as voting against it. Council President Kenyatta Johnson presided over the session. The resolution calls on leaders across the country to “defend democratic governance and civil liberties through every lawful means” and to oppose federal military occupation of municipal streets.

The measure is declaratory in nature; it expresses the council's opposition and asks leaders to coordinate legal and political responses but does not itself constrain federal action. During and after the vote several public speakers urged the council to follow the resolution with concrete legal or administrative steps, including coordination with other cities and preparation for litigation or declarations by local and state leaders.

The resolution was one of many items handled on a busy final‑passage calendar that included land transfers, street renamings and other ceremonial and administrative measures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Stated Meeting Of Philadelphia City Council 09-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","Philadelphia City Council on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to American cities, after extended public comment opposing the tactic; the measure passed with one recorded dissent.","taxTitle","Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania","taxId",80615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455560,"Votes at a glance: Council adopts multiple resolutions and ordinances on Sept. 25",886,8446000,9332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d&start=8446&end=9332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d/thumbnail_8446000.jpg","/articles/6455560/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Council-adopts-multiple-resolutions-and-ordinances-on-Sept-25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455560-842c7b40e91c1cd69d1fb73c73ad9a02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143687&Signature=d79-Ol9c9ILPmEOJDi8fjeG-HgvnHlIZ9M1DUexcwmTuRdKFhMnDhY5je2~5WdENUl5op96P3vKTD27RsiBF~uKYXNrlb7sPTrshasFzmka2ZO-3CEBdmKs8C1eOZkO6H9no0cBGtwp-1MCNC42~OYloRdfZW3wcObi~7jYeDrkVMMnPgSOvI5GigzBG1i6Hlp9geAlIGxrG9rnl7m2C6LEKxnjHYtmIBwjB23zEXPCHLb4W2nN2DGhusYk05xmqgFYlb9WxeqVeOZHG~f~fF-BTK8EndoqFLizD~uA4itw1HaxVg1oUSm~ook3p0A5lAmkq2AO5V4v4XMUQIQLKHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council moved multiple items on its final‑passage calendar on Thursday. Below are the measures taken on final passage and key details recorded on the floor.

- Res. 250731 — Renaming 2300 block of Snyder Avenue as James Darrell Robinson Jr. Way. Adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250732 — Renaming 1900 block of South Street as Dr. Beverly Wiley Way. Withdrawn from the calendar at the meeting.
- Res. 250733 — Renaming 2000 block of Snyder Avenue as Anton K. Moore Way. Adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250751 — Authorizing disposition by the Philadelphia Land Bank of properties at 2002 N. 20th St. and 2007 Norris St. (Fifth Councilmatic District). Adopted by voice vote; community advocates testified in support at the public comment period.
- Res. 250775 — Renaming 2100 block of McClellan Street as Christine E. Thomas Way. Adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250776 — Condemning the president's removal of slavery‑related content from national parks, including an exhibit at Independence National Historical Park. Adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250777 — Conveyance of various properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority with subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250779 — Authorizing Land Bank disposition of multiple West Girard Avenue parcels (Fourth Councilmatic District); adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250780 — Renaming the 3900 block of Conshohocken Avenue as Bishop Keith Reed Way; adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250785 — Conveyance of multiple properties to the Redevelopment Authority for eventual Land Bank transfer; adopted by voice vote.
- Res. 250791 — Reappointment of McCullough Williams III to the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board; adopted by voice vote.
- Bill 250373‑a — Ordinance amending Chapter 9‑3500 (Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards); passed on roll‑call (ayes recorded as 13, nays 0).

Several other bills introduced earlier in the meeting were referred to appropriate committees for further consideration (zoning text changes, encroachments, mixed‑income housing standards, and land acquisition along the Schuylkill and Wissahickon were among them). The clerk printed mayoral communications and City Planning Commission recommendations in the journal.","At its Sept. 25 session the City Council adopted a package of resolutions and one ordinance on final passage, including street renamings, land transfers to the Land Bank, condemnation of removal of slavery content from national parks, and appointment and reappointment items.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455565,"Council honors Philadelphia Anti‑Drug Anti‑Violence Network for recreation center violence‑prevention pilot",780,1680000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d&start=1680&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d/thumbnail_1680000.jpg","/articles/6455565/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Council-honors-Philadelphia-AntiDrug-AntiViolence-Network-for-recreation-center-violenceprevention-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455565-137b8d133029a3cf6cefb3bb5a0f2220/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143687&Signature=RX5D2Q-tF5fiaVSODoeLoVGBn4vcmpqukbSdPG55cWsyccSUOaq4udZJV1K8Obi-kX8n9lkm3rMwZZE7e-wxAQLTGKr0jTalfg6rkqg-YkZ8-aF-wCMEaTlnGvySFEPrgZ7PA1ibcdyqhMeVO~dYYEcMDhKzyT-rzRTeN63BaX74XtusonEdsVciJhnou7SN-tUUuAH6CLi-Kuxp4xiCWQ2DZ3WZ44uF9a-eeBU2OyMUSW8JN73TviYH4gx~Fz3YOlPHV4MUPytAcNDkh6ZxYySVwhR3OceduWZ7rmZY5hVn7JLTACVVzCOOGaQ55veXRFGM7JM6~v4F-ZrUAkMkqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Anti‑Drug Anti‑Violence Network (PAN) and its Playing It Safe in the Eighth initiative, which placed credible‑messenger violence‑intervention teams in four recreation centers in the Eighth Councilmatic District.

Deputy Whip Councilmember Cindy Bass introduced the resolution. She said the pilot targeted four recreation centers — Jerome Brown, Happy Hollow, Lonnie Young and Belfield — and that the program reported no incidents of gun violence at participating sites during its operation. George D. Mosey Jr., representing PAN, told the council the program relies on “credible messengers” who combine lived experience, courage and caring to engage young people and de‑escalate conflicts.

The resolution highlights that the initiative emphasizes relationship‑based intervention rather than enforcement, connects participants to employment opportunities (including supports for people returning from incarceration), and relies on partnerships among city agencies, community organizations and law enforcement. Sponsors said the effort could serve as a model for other neighborhoods and asked the council to support funding to expand the program citywide; no specific city funding was approved during the meeting.

Council adopted the ceremonial resolution and commended PAN staff and center advisory councils for their work. PAN leaders and council members said they hope to scale the approach pending available resources and partnerships.","Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Anti‑Drug Anti‑Violence Network (PAN) for its \"Playing It Safe in the Eighth\" initiative, a pilot placing credible‑messenger teams in four recreation centers to reduce violence.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455570,"Council honors School District and private partners for driver's education program for CTE students",469,1174000,1643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d&start=1174&end=1643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d/thumbnail_1174000.jpg","/articles/6455570/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Council-honors-School-District-and-private-partners-for-drivers-education-program-for-CTE-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455570-bb869f911bcb0789ff183ead03fe3542/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143687&Signature=ZaVqW9Ob6eiKrn3k3biN226RQjJ-yzpV4vh4-qE1u7n43D2XvuWMcHzRQLOAU4IeLKJmn3EIg8MWMy7u20qUGe2sjyiaAP-i6dMa7N8815RgxUf0pM57B5meL50JEoa5FLo-l1lbqnZX1TekSs71NuiRqz-2GHBTxZTOJpp40GqzuOaCYcQOriMx5j-XTabtQq6GwsL-yEVCd7WY5cuBz7CSqi66nvXM-jvseIe1mrAdUboFcLlgZBtiQjYfguEU63apgfIRbmKiLe4k2~Feaa~Fkj1VacGaQFLvh2lEOpEs~MnV~w4DCuDfCOK8FIuhPo47Ke7KeONrwY1bG4kVsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council on Thursday adopted a resolution commending the School District of Philadelphia and private partners — including the HRP Group, Arco Design Build, Clayco and the General Building Contractors Association — for funding a pilot driver's education program for career and technical education (CTE) students.

Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips and other members recognized the program during a ceremonial presentation that included School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington and students who have participated. Watlington said the pilot is part of the district's five‑year plan, Accelerate Philly, and that “75 students in the construction and auto programs have completed their driver's education program, and 50 students are in the hopper getting their driver's permit.” He added that partners have provided funding for permits and connected students with licensed driving schools.

Speakers at the podium emphasized the link between licensing and job readiness: CTE construction and transportation jobs frequently require a valid driver's license to operate equipment or travel to worksites. The resolution thanks the School District and the private partners for reducing barriers to workforce entry for more than 200 graduating students, as stated in the resolution text.

The measure is ceremonial (an engrossed copy was to be presented to the School District and participating companies) and does not include funding or a mandate; sponsors framed it as recognition of public‑private collaboration to improve youth career pathways.","Council presented a resolution recognizing the School District of Philadelphia and developers for funding and operating a pilot driver's education program aimed at career and technical education (CTE) students.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455575,"Council approves amendments to Fair Criminal Record Screening standards to expand hiring access",1559,7736000,9295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d&start=7736&end=9295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827478-6c416f8248d31e0b2bc02fae13ef189d/thumbnail_7736000.jpg","/articles/6455575/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-amendments-to-Fair-Criminal-Record-Screening-standards-to-expand-hiring-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455575-d9645560aba96872be7cda28f6df8dbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143687&Signature=BM9sieJ4NJLEffe4pOLqIESFtLKMXkyiFC3fmZYq1VIc4cac4qpa-Lh4T1YC4pavR~2fopNVSi-8qsPDsK1KBH3jvLuSpX3v5jAyNQ9V99tQhkleAc4geygCHZbhOolPlnjKWN8ZnQNA5N2l9YhTniT2VpQAMr1Dy2UhCWJ0IzG1RJ0OLk2~p5VDOLHwcIvB3eJUUbicqRtsumkrsr0IudNyhi~0DCpv8UtJ0DDOGJZEacz1SK91T0dEv4mO3QZm6u-du8mIaxa7CKloG9DpeM7LtmzVQCqAqD7X9CGkUmwJqF891wREBuDuUjy-Oa~uiuPkbPsjBlj-YvcWZoUqEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved amendments to the city's Fair Criminal Record Screening standards (bill 250373‑a), changing definitions and employer obligations for considering applicants' criminal histories.

Councilmember Rue Landau, sponsor of the update, said the amendments “open doors wider” without compromising public safety: the measure shortens the look‑back period for misdemeanors, removes minor summary offenses from employer consideration (bringing city practice into alignment with state law), and clarifies the process employers must follow when evaluating criminal records.

Landau said research shows individuals who remain crime‑free for several years have risk levels that fall to baseline and that access to employment reduces recidivism. She credited a broad coalition of supporters including Community Legal Services, organized labor, and the Chamber of Commerce for shaping the language. Community Legal Services' managing attorney, Jamie Gullen, and others testified in support of the bill during the meeting.

Council held a roll‑call vote after a brief explanation from the sponsor. The clerk recorded the ayes at 13, nays 0, and the bill was declared passed. Council President Kenyatta Johnson presided. The amendments amend Chapter 9‑3500 (Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards) and will take effect as specified in the bill's text.

Supporters said the changes will expand employment opportunities for Philadelphians with past convictions while providing clear rules for employers. Opponents did not register a successful defeat on the floor; council discussion emphasized evidence‑based policy and a balance between second‑chance opportunities and public‑safety concerns.","Philadelphia City Council passed bill 250373‑a, an amendment to the city's Fair Criminal Record Screening standards that shortens some look‑back periods and aligns summary‑offense treatment with state law.","actionData","errors"]

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