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Educators, transit advocates press Philadelphia City Council to approve rideshare, delivery fees to save school jobs
Summary
At a public hearing, dozens of principals, teachers, parents and transit advocates urged City Council to pass a $1 rideshare fee and a package‑delivery charge included in the mayor's revenue package, saying the measures would generate about $50.4 million to avert cuts that would eliminate roughly 340 school‑based positions.
Philadelphia City Council heard several hours of testimony April 21 on Mayor Parker's proposed revenue measures, with large numbers of educators, parents and transit advocates urging passage of a $1 rideshare fee and a package‑delivery tax to shore up school funding.
Supporters said the measures would produce recurring revenue for the School District of Philadelphia and prevent staff cuts. Arthur Steinberg, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, told council the package would raise roughly $50.4 million and preserve about 340 school‑based positions that district officials say would otherwise be cut. "It is imperative the council act immediately to pass these bills, save 340 school‑based positions and keep district educators sure that their positions and school locations will be intact next year," Steinberg said.
Education advocates and principals described specific…
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