The Committee of the Whole held a budget hearing to review operating and capital budget proposals for fiscal year 2027. Key discussion topics included the administration's 'One Philly, One Future' budget and five-year plan, which focuses on public safety, clean and green initiatives, education, and economic mobility. Specific legislative actions regarding hotel taxes, retail delivery taxes, and other fee adjustments were reviewed to support city infrastructure, pothole repairs, and investments in the School District of Philadelphia. The committee also received testimony concerning the city's capital program for 2027-2032, highlighting investments in neighborhood facilities, public infrastructure, and efforts to address homelessness.
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Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee Meeting
The committee convened to deliberate on legislative items concerning the city's fiscal and housing strategies. Key topics included bill number 251065, which pertains to the execution of a service agreement for the Housing Opportunities Made Easy plan, including bond issuance and the expansion of housing production, preservation, and home repair programs. Additionally, the committee discussed resolution number 24886 regarding the establishment of quarterly hearings to review the city's fiscal position. Discussions focused on balancing eligibility requirements for home repair programs with fiscal responsibility and addressing the broader housing crisis facing the city.
Nov 12, 2025·Board meeting
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing And Public Meeting
The committee convened to discuss and review Resolution 2550955, which focuses on the 2025-26 annual program statement and budget for the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) plan. Key discussion topics included the allocation of borrowed funds for various housing production and preservation programs, the introduction of the One Philly mortgage, and the economic impact of these investments. Officials provided details on program funding shifts, specifically highlighting an increased investment in the Turn the Key program, expected housing unit production targets, and partnerships with the Philadelphia Housing Authority and philanthropic organizations. The testimony also covered performance tracking and transparency metrics for the housing plan.
Nov 5, 2025·Board meeting
Philadelphia City Council Committee On Public Health And Human Services Public Hearing
The committee held a public hearing to examine the impacts of the current crisis threatening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and SNAP Education programs. Discussions focused on the barriers to accessing benefits, nutrition security in Philadelphia, the consequences for residents following federal budget cuts and a government shutdown, and opportunities for coordinated city and community responses to address long-term food insecurity.
