Tag Archives: City Council

Where’s the Openness and Transparency? When It Comes to City Council, There Isn’t Any

The beginning of spring marks the opening of Budget Season at City Council.   Most City departments have their budgets exposed widely and open for the public to examine.   Many City Departments like Fire and Police and Parks often … Continue reading


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Why is City Hall Coming for your House?

After reading Beth Capriotti’s screed in PhillyMag, blasting AVI, I had to comment on it.   I already did it to her post yesterday.   Still–I think you should at least understand why Michael Nutter and City Council is after your … Continue reading


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Council To Put the “ATV Law” Up for Final Vote Thursday

If you have any stake in the outcome of City Council beefing up ATV fines to $2,000 and also giving the Police Department power to destroy confiscated ATVs, you better haul your butt to City Hall this Thursday. Bill No. … Continue reading


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Today in City Council: AVI Madness

I couldn’t help this morning but to speak a little about AVI while testifying for Councilwoman Sanchez’s bill (120229) which beefs up the blight provisions in the Property Maintenance code.  SEIU 32BJ, the building maintenance union for the School District … Continue reading


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