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Votes at a glance: April 15 Philadelphia City Council session
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Summary
Council adopted numerous honorary and naming resolutions, adopted a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, called on Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act, and passed bill 260263 (repeal of a resign‑to‑run charter amendment) by a 14–0 roll call.
Philadelphia City Council on April 15 adopted a slate of resolutions and moved procedural business on multiple bills during its regular session.
Key adopted items and outcomes: - Resolution adopting the special investigative committee on construction practices (adopted; authorized hearings and subpoenas). (see separate coverage) - Bill 260263: ordinance repealing bill 241056 (approved 03/10/2026) related to submission of a resign‑to‑run Home Rule Charter amendment — final passage recorded by roll call as 14 ayes, 0 nays; the bill passes. - Dozens of privileged resolutions recognizing individuals and events were adopted by voice vote, including street‑renaming resolutions (examples: Sean Paretta Way, Tiffany Fletcher Way, Wilfredo Gonzalez Way), recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 2026), and honors for Temple University's jazz band. - Resolution 260320 calling on Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act was adopted by the council.
Procedural notes: Council suspended rules to permit first reading of multiple building‑code and property lease ordinances; several bills reported out of committee were deemed to have had first reading and will be placed on the second‑reading/final‑passage calendar at subsequent sessions.
Ending: Council adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10 a.m.
