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Council enacts ballot measure for youth ombudsperson, tobacco enforcement and adopts multiple resolutions
Summary
Philadelphia City Council adopted a package of measures including a ballot measure to make the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson permanent, a tobacco‑retailer enforcement ordinance, and several privileged resolutions; roll-call votes on the bills were unanimous.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved a series of bills and resolutions that will appear on the city’s implementation calendar or on a special election ballot, and adopted several privilege resolutions honoring community organizations and leaders.
Ballot measure for youth oversight: Council approved bill 251098 (and accompanying resolution 251108) to place a charter amendment on the ballot that would create a permanent Office of the Youth Ombudsperson. Supporters including Children First and other child‑welfare advocates told council the office provides independent oversight for youth placed in congregate care and helps surface systemic problems. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, who moved adoption of…
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