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From YouTube: Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council 2-9-2023
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B
A
Yeah
councilman
I'm
gonna
put
this
on
councilman
Thomas
councilman
Thomas,
since
you
are
the
the
most
athletic
in
the
city
council.
Some
may
question
that,
but
I
don't
we
are
going
to
see
if
we
can
get
some
additional
buses
for
the
parade.
A
A
We
need
him
and
since
we're
going
to
be
starting
in
councilman,
Johnson's
District
I'm
sure
that
he
has
a
I'm
sure
he
has
a
couple
of
phone
numbers
down
there.
A
And
councilman
Johnson.
Thank
you
so
much,
sir.
A
Yeah
cows,
we
really
really
appreciate
you
helping
us
celebrate.
This
awesome
awesome
opportunity
that
we
have
go
Birds,
you
want
to
wing
it
want
to
rock
it.
Let's
get
it
in
rocking
now,
let's
rock
it.
A
C
A
We
are
obviously
really
excited
about
the
possibilities
and
the
likelihood
that
we
will
be
in
this
very,
very
special
place.
Sunday
night,
so
we're
gonna
get
kicked
off.
I
know
that
the
Hours
come.
We
have
a
quorum,
so
we're
going
to
get
started
to
get
around
vacation
this
morning.
The
chair
will
recognize
that
Iman
Kenneth
noradin
of
the
Philadelphia
Masjid.
He
is
here
today
as
the
guest
of
councilman
Jones
I,
would
ask
all
guests
and
visitors
to
please
rise.
E
To
the
city
council
and
to
We
the
People
of
Philadelphia,
let
us
all
begin
by
calling
on
the
Creed
of
all
of
us
in
the
name
of
God,
the
most
gracious,
the
most
compassionate.
All
the
praise
belongs
to
God
the
Lord
of
all
the
worlds
almighty
God.
We
ask
you
to
guide
our
Council
leaders
and
a
manner
that
you
have
guided
wise
leaders
in
the
past.
We
ask
you
to
preserve
their
health
and
their
efforts
so
that
they
can
succeed.
E
E
We
seek
protection
from
you
and
help
from
you
to
overcome
The
Chronic
conditions
that
before
all
of
us
in
the
city,
we
seek
help
and
protection
from
you
from
having
the
inability
to
face
the
challenges
that
we
have
or
the
lack
of
commitment.
We
seek
refuge
and
protection
in
you
from
being
overcome
by
our
obligations
and
duties
and
the
oppression
of
men,
almighty,
God,
bestow
upon
the
leadership
and
city
council,
the
guidance
and
the
wisdom
and
the
knowledge
that
will
make
them
successful
and
bestow
upon
us
the
common
people
access
to
that
information.
E
So
we
can
be
better
supportive
of
the
good
that
they
do.
We
ask
that
you
bless
them
and
give
them
the
adequate
resources,
both
financial
and
material,
reminding
them
that
the
greatest
resource
exists
among
We
the
People.
So
we
ask
that
you
give
them
access
to
all
the
resources
that
are
necessary
for
them
to
succeed,
and
we
ask
that
you
protect
them
and
you
bless
them
and
you
give
them
the
ability
to
perform
their
duties
in
a
manner.
That's
pleasing
to
you
and
in
a
manner
that
is
acceptable
to
we.
E
A
A
Thank
you.
It
has
been
moving
property.
Second,
at
the
Journal
of
the
meeting
of
Thursday
February,
2nd
2023
stand
approved
all
in
favor,
indicate
by
saying
aye
aye,
those
opposed
eyes
have
it
and
the
journal
is
approved
and
our
next
order.
Business
is
request
for
leave
of
Atkins,
and
the
chair
recognizes
councilman
Jones
Thank.
H
A
I
You
called
from
the
mayor
resolutions
taking
substantive
actions
to
be
voted
on
in
this
session,
a
motion
to
withdraw
a
bill
or
resolution
that
is
not
on
the
calendar,
an
emotion,
placing
a
bill
or
resolution
on
or
returning
a
bill
or
resolution
from
the
suspension
calendar
that
is
not
listed
on
today's
calendar.
The
purpose
of
this
motion
is
to
provide
the
public
with
notice
concerning
possible
actions
by
Council
that
arose
too
late
to
be
included
in
the
calendar
that
was
published
prior
to
today's
session.
Go
Birds.
A
Thank
you.
It
has
been
moved
in
probably
a
second
that
the
legislative
matters
stated
by
councilman
squiller
may
be
added
to
the
agenda
for
today.
Should
those
matters
arise
on
the
course
of
the
council
session,
all
in
favor
indicate
by
saying
aye.
Those
opposed
eyes
have
it
motion
carries
chair,
recognizes
councilman
Thomas.
J
Good
morning,
thank
you,
council
president,
good
morning.
Colleagues,
as
the
chair
of
the
education
committee,
one
of
the
first
things
I
did
was
host
a
hearing
around
act,
158
to
see
where
we
are,
as
it
relates
to
young
people
graduating
from
high
school
I'm,
so
proud
of
my
Council
colleagues
for
stepping
up
to
the
plate
and
I.
Don't
want
to
start
naming
council
members
because
I
don't
want
to
miss
anybody.
J
But
so
many
council
members
have
decided
to
open
up
their
office
to
take
on
high
school
interns
to
allow
young
people
to
get
the
credit
that
they
need
in
order
to
graduate
from
high
school,
and
this
is
just
another
example
of
this
legislative
body
going
over
and
Beyond
the
Call
of
Duty
to
make
sure
that
the
constituents
of
Philadelphia
are
being
served.
So
can
we
just
take
a
moment
to
welcome
all
of
the
young
people
who
are
in
their
Council
session
for
the
first
time
today,
because
they're
completing
there
at
158
internship
requirement?
J
A
President,
thank
you.
Thank
you
so
much
councilman
and
welcome
all.
We
really
appreciate
you
being
here
and
look
forward
to
working
with
you
and
our
next
order
of
business
is
Communications.
I
would
ask
the
clerk,
but
please
read
the
messages
from
the
mayor
or
any
other
Communications
that
he
may
have
in
his
possession.
K
Providing
that
such
bonds
shall
bear
interested,
fixed
or
variable
rates,
determining
the
sufficiency
of
pledge
project
revenues
and
authorizing
the
Director
of
Finance
to
take
certain
actions
with
regard
to
the
sale
of
such
bonds
and
an
ordinance
authorizing
the
procurement
commissioner,
on
behalf
of
the
city,
to
enter
into
a
concession
agreement
with
slice.
Wireless
Solutions
Incorporated
for
the
operation,
maintenance
and
expansion
of
a
neutral
host,
radio,
cellular
and
wi-fi
system
and
other
Wireless
Services,
all
under
certain
terms
and
conditions.
K
K
And
on
her
own
behalf,
councilwoman
Gilmore
Richardson
offers
a
a
privileged
resolution:
honoring
the
African-American
children's
book
project
on
the
occasion
of
its
31st
Annual
African-American
children's
book
fair
today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution.
Honoring
celebrating
Philadelphia
Eagles
Season
Sports
Performance
associate
Autumn
Lockwood,
the
first
black
woman
to
coach
in
the
Super
Bowl.
L
Prayers:
American
children's
book
project
on
the
occasion
of
its
31st
Annual
African-American
children's
book,
fair,
founded
in
1992
by
Vanessa,
Lloyd
scumbati,
the
African-American
children's
book
fair,
was
created
to
promote
and
preserve
children's
literature
written
by
and
about
Black
Americans.
It
is
the
oldest
and
largest
single
day
event
for
African-American
children's
books
in
the
country,
bringing
out
more
than
3
500
attendees
each
year
and
best
of
all
it
is
free
to
attend
at
the
fair
attendees
will
be
able
to
connect
with
and
support
nearly
40
literary
creators.
L
Events
like
the
African-American
children's
book,
fair,
are
so
pivotal,
especially
for
our
children
and
I
can
say
that
now,
as
a
mother
from
grades
of
K
through
third
grade
they're
learning
to
read
fourth
grade
on,
they
are
reading
to
learn.
So
this
experience
is
pivotal
for
our
young
people.
I
want
to
take
a
moment
to
recognize
and
thank
Vanessa
Lloyd
scumbati,
who
is
the
founder
and
CEO
of
the
African-American
children's
book
project
for
bringing
this
book
fair
to
life
and
for
her
steadfastness
for
her
dedication
to
this
work.
L
For
so
many
years
and
as
I
call
your
name,
please
stand
so
Vanessa.
Please
stand
our
Pico
family
for
their
belief
and
support
in
this
project
in
the
spirit
of
our
friend
Ed
McBride
Liz
Tony
Doug
Michelle,
Ramona,
Kia,
Keith
Jose.
All
of
them
are
here
with
us
today
and
one
of
the
featured
authors,
who
is
a
New
York
Times
best-selling,
author
and
National
book
awardee
nominee
in
closing
I
want
to
encourage
my
colleagues
and
the
public
to
attend
the
31st
Annual
African-American
children's
book,
fair,
taking
place
from
1
pm
to
4
P.M.
L
L
L
L
She
will
also
become
the
fourth
woman
over
all
to
coach
in
a
Super
Bowl
game.
Since
August
of
2022
Autumn
has
served
as
a
seasonal,
Sports
Performance
associate
with
the
Philadelphia
Eagles.
She
is
responsible
for
helping
our
players
maximize
their
performance
potential
in
finding
ways
for
them
to
get
stronger,
faster
and
be
able
to
move
efficiently.
These
are
all
the
skills
that
we
need
to
bring
the
Lombardi
trophy
back
to
Philadelphia.
L
A
K
K
K
J
Good
morning
again,
colleagues,
thank
you
council
president.
Unfortunately,
with
all
the
great
news,
that's
going
on
and
happening
here
in
Council
and
across
the
city,
there's
still
some
dark
marks,
and
this,
unfortunately,
is
one
of
them.
I
want
to
First
say
thank
you
to
my
colleagues,
councilmember
Gilmore
Richardson,
gaudier,
Driscoll,
Vaughn,
harity,
Lozada
bass
and
Brooks
for
co-sponsoring
this.
J
This
resolution
and
I
think
that
I
speak
for
all
of
the
members
of
council
when
we
express
our
concern
not
only
over
the
negotiations,
that's
taking
place,
but
some
of
the
things
that
we
found
out
yesterday
as
it
relates
to
Young
people's
tuition,
essentially
being
suspended
for
just
using
their
voice
and
standing
up
for
what
they
felt
like
was
right
as
the
legislative
body
we're
very
concerned.
J
That's
extremely
alarming,
so
we're
urging
and
asking
Temple
to
return
to
negotiating
table
give
those
young
people
a
fair
wage,
a
quality
opportunity
to
earn
a
living
while
they
get
their
degree
because
look
at
the
end
of
the
day,
as
someone
who
earned
my
Master's
Degree,
you
know
I
understand
firsthand
how
difficult
it
is
to
try
to
put
yourself
in
a
position
to
educate
yourself.
So
you
in
turn
could
be
not
just
a
better
asset
to
society,
but
also
be
an
asset
to
the
next
generation
of
young
people
walking
through
those
Collegiate
walls.
J
M
That
I
just
would
like
to
add
to
councilman
Thomas's
comments
that
yes,
Temple
is
trying
to
work
out
that
situation,
but
we're
talking
about
graduate
students
that
don't
usually
stay
we're
also
talking
about
their
benefit
package,
where
they're
trying
to
increase
their
salaries
by
50
percent.
M
Hell
I
would
like
to
have
mine
increased
as
well
by
50,
and
then
I'm
also
been
informed
that
they
don't
pay
into
their
insurance
package.
That
is
another
item
that
is
being
negotiated
and
they
want
that
Insurance
to
not
just
cover
the
individual,
but
their
spouse
and
their
children.
So
I
as
councilman
Thomas
stated,
I
think
that
they
need
to
just
get
to
the
table
and
negotiate
on
what
exactly
is
possible
to
make
this
problem
go
away.
Thank
you.
H
B
H
F
J
Let's
continue
to
send
that
energy
and
that
warm
wealth
to
our
Philadelphia
Eagles,
and
so
we
are
betting,
the
city
of
Kansas,
City
and
I.
Don't
know
councilmember
O'neill.
We
would
have
known
this
a
little
while
back
when
we
were
out
Kansas
City
for
NLC.
We
might
have
had
some
different
energy
towards
that
Kansas
City
legislative
body
out
there,
but
nonetheless
we're
going
to
be
asking
the
Kansas,
City
city,
council
and
leaders
in
Kansas
City
after
we
went
on
Sunday
to
make
a
donation
to
The
Eagles
autism
Foundation.
J
At
the
end
of
the
day,
we're
always
fighting
for
those
that
are
most
in
need,
and
this
is
another
example
of
how
the
city
of
Kansas
City
can
help
us
with
that
fight.
After
we
kick
their
butt
on
Sunday
and
just
in
case
we
don't,
we
will
be
making
a
donation
to
Travis,
Kelsey's,
87
and
running
foundation,
so
the
bed
is
out
there.
We're
extremely
excited
about
next
Sunday
go
Birds.
K
And
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
The
Joint,
City
Council
committees
on
public
safety
and
education,
to
hold
public
hearings
to
examine
the
status
of
capital
programs
for
infrastructure
repair,
as
well
as
for
toxic
Remediation
in
Philadelphia's,
Public
Schools.
Today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
The
Joint,
City
Council
committees
on
public
safety
and
education.
The
whole
public
hearings
to
examine
the
school
district
of
Philadelphia's
use
of
in-school
and
out-of-school
suspension,
as
well
as
other
disciplinary
tactics
to
to
understand
what
actions
Merit
such
a
penalty.
K
Today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorized
in
The
Joint
City
Council
committees
on
public
safety
and
education,
to
hold
public
hearings
to
examine
statistics
for
in-school,
violence,
protocols,
student
to
student,
violence,
parent
to
parent
violence
and
teacher
safety.
Today's
calendar.
K
Councilman
Johnson
offers
three
resolutions
a
privileged
resolution,
honoring
and
recognizing
Chris
DeShields,
a
SEPTA
bus
operator
for
his
heroism
and
The
Bravery
he
exhibited
while
stopping
a
carjacking
and
protecting
his
fellow
citizens.
Today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
committee
on
Transportation
public
and
Public
Utilities
to
hold
public
hearings
on
the
status
of
hilco
Redevelopment
Partners
proposed
Bellwether
District
development
project,
formerly
known
as
the
Sunoco
Refinery
site.
K
K
N
She
chose
to
teach
in
Philadelphia
public
schools
in
North
Philadelphia
and
give
back
and
work
in
our
own
community.
She
was
also
a
forceful
advocate
for
stopping
to
take
over
still
Elementary,
where
she
used
to
teach
helping
to
mobilize
parents
and
teachers
and
that
Community
she
served
them
and
that's
where
I
met
Missy
Pat.
She
has
been
a
mentor
and
a
supporter
of
me
when
I
was
a
just
a
parent,
just
fighting
for
us
right
in
my
school.
N
N
O
K
A
K
K
A
Very
much
Mr
Decker
that
concludes
the
introduction
of
bills
and
resolutions,
and
our
next
load
of
business
is
consideration
of
the
calendar.
I
know
that
the
bills
I'm,
sorry,
we
got
to
go
committees.
The
next
sort
of
business
is
report
from
committees
and
the
share
recognizes
councilwoman
Gilmore
Richardson
for
a
report
from
the
committee
on
Long
government.
B
K
To
the
president
and
members
of
the
Council
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
the
committee
on
Lawton
government,
to
which
is
referred
bill
number
220-733,
entitled
an
ordinance
providing
for
the
submission
to
the
qualified
electors
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
of
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Homeworld
Charter
to
change
the
requirements
for
contributions
and
minimum
balance
of
the
budget
stabilization
reserve
and
make
other
technical
changes
and
Bill
number
220864
inside
of
the
Newton's.
Providing
for
the
submission
of
the
qualified
electors
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
K
The
Proposal
set
forth
in
a
resolution
approved
by
Council
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Homeward
Charter,
relating
to
the
creation
of
a
division
of
Workforce
Solutions
within
the
Department
of
Commerce,
to
promote
Workforce
Development
activities
serving
Philadelphia
and
seeking
jobs
and
training
opportunities
in
the
public
or
private
sectors,
and
Bill
number
220-865
inside
an
ordinance
amending
Title
18
of
the
Philadelphia
code
entitled
to
Commerce
by
adding
a
new
chapter
inside
of
Workforce
Development
activity
and
reporting
to
promote
Workforce
Development
activity
and
to
require
the
Department
of
Commerce.
To
report
to
council.
K
Certain
aggregate
information
regarding
employment
rates
and
training
opportunities
and
to
report
on
assessments
of
the
economic
impact
of
the
city's
Workforce
Development
programs
and
Bill
number
two:
three:
zero:
zero,
zero
four
inside
of
the
notice
providing
for
the
submission
to
the
qualified
electors
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
Other
proposals
set
forth
in
a
resolution
approved
by
Council,
proposing
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Homeward
Charter,
relating
to
Civil
Service,
exemptions
for
staff
of
the
citizens,
police
oversight,
Commission
and
resolution
number
220-743.
Inside
of
the
resolution
proposing
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Homeworld
Charter.
K
Changing
the
requirement
for
contributions
and
minimum
balance
of
the
budget,
stabilization
reserve
and
making
other
technical
changes
and
resolution
number
220872.
Inside
of
the
resolution,
proposing
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Hallmark
chartered
to
create
the
division
of
Workforce
Solutions
within
the
Department
of
Commerce
to
promote
Workforce
Development
activity
serving
Philadelphia
and
seeking
jobs
and
training
opportunities
in
the
public
or
private
sectors,
and
resolution
number
230016.
K
Inside
of
the
resolution
proposing
an
amendment
to
the
Philadelphia
Homeward
Charter,
to
provide
for
exemption
from
civil
service
for
staff
of
the
citizens,
police
oversight,
commission
and
providing
for
the
submission
of
the
amendment
to
the
electors
of
Philadelphia
respectful
reports.
It
is
considered
and
amended
the
same
and
returns
he
attached
bills
and
resolutions
to
council
with
a
favorable
recommendation.
A
A
A
K
The
committee
on
Commerce
and
economic
development,
to
which
is
referred
bill
number
two:
two
zero
two
four
four
entitled
an
ordinance
amending
title:
21
of
the
Philadelphia
code
entitled
miscellaneous
by
adding
a
new
chapter;
21
3300
entitled
flag
raisings
to
establish
uniform
standards
for
flag
raising
ceremonies,
while
under
certain
terms
and
conditions,
respectfully
reports
it
as
considered
the
same
and
Returns
the
attached
Bill
to
council
with
a
favorable
recommendation.
Thank.
I
A
You
it
has
been
moved
on
property,
second,
that
the
rules
of
council
be
suspended,
we'll
have
to
permit
the
first.
We
need,
in
this
day
of
bills,
number
220-244
all
in
favor,
indicate
by
saying
aye
aye,
those
opposed
eyes
have
it
motion
carries
in
this
bill
will
be
on
our
first
reading
calendar
today.
A
That
concludes
our
reports
on
committee
and
our
next
order
of
business
is
in
consideration
of
the
calendar.
I
note
that
the
bill
just
reported
from
committee
with
the
suspension
of
the
rules
have
been
deemed
to
have
their
first
reading.
They
will
be
in
our
second
reading
and
final
pass
to
calendar
at
our
next
session
of
council,
as
there
are
no
additional
bills
on
the
first
reading.
Calendar
chair
recognizes
councilman
Jones
for
the
purpose
of
calling
up
resolutions
and
bills
on
our
second
reading
and
final
passes
calendar
today.
Thank.
H
You
Mr
President,
the
following
resolutions
and
bills
are
being
brought
up
from
second
reading
and
final
passage.
Calendars
today,
numbers
two
one:
zero,
four,
three:
four:
two:
three:
zero:
zero:
six:
two:
three:
zero:
zero;
six:
three:
two:
three:
zero:
zero;
six:
eight:
two:
two:
zero:
six:
eight:
nine,
two:
two:
zero:
six:
nine
zero;
two:
two
one:
zero
three,
six,
two:
two
one:
zero
three:
seven
and
two:
two
one:
zero:
three:
eight
all
of
the
bills
and
resolutions
are
being
held.
A
Thank
you
very
much
councilman.
Before
we
consider
the
resolution
and
bills,
we
will
have
our
public
comment
session.
It
will
go
as
follows.
Your
public
comment
must
concern
matters
on
the
second
reading
and
final
passes
calendar
for
possible
action
at
today's
Council
session.
All
speakers
must
sign
up
in
order
to
testify,
if
you're
not
already
done
so,
you
can
may
do
so
now
at
the
table
outside
of
the
council
chambers.
A
With
the
sergeant
of
arms
once
you've
signed
up,
you
will
be
called
in
the
order
on
which
your
name
appears
on
the
sign
up
sheet.
Today
we
don't
have
ideal
circumstances,
saying
that
to
say
that,
there's
a
significant
volume
of
individuals
that
would
like
to
testify
to
to
ensure
that
everybody
has
an
opportunity.
We
will
alter
the
time
limit
from
three
minutes
to
two
minutes.
So
I
would
ask
that
you,
please
adjust
your
testimony
today
to
reflect
a
two-minute
time
limit
in
order
to
be
fair,
we're
going
to
hold
that
time
limit
Faithfully.
A
Once
you
begin
speaking,
you
will
see
a
green
light
on
the
podium
in
front
of
you.
When
the
light
turns
yellow.
We
will
ask
you
to
30
seconds
to
conclude
your
remarks
and
when
the
light
turns
red,
we
would
ask
you
to
please
comply
with
the
guidelines.
To
conclude
your
remarks,
I
want
to
thank
you
very
much.
We
do
reserve
the
right
to
adjust
repetitious
comment
on
the
same
subject
matter,
but
I.
Don't
think
we'll
have
that
issue
today.
A
So
I,
first
of
all
would
like
to
thank
you
all
so
much
for
coming
down
and
participating
with
your
government
in
action
or
your
ability
to
speak
and
testify
on
matters
concerning
not
only
this
Council
but
this
city.
So
thank
you
very
much
for
coming
in
and
with
that
Mr
Decker.
Can
you
please
read
the
first
name
on
the
list.
The.
Q
Thank
you
morning,
good
morning
my
name
is
Reverend
Reginald
C,
Johnson
and
I.
Do
honor
and
thankful
for
our
chairman
president
Clark
in
this
August
body,
all
Council
persons
present
I
am
privileged
and
honored
to
stand
being
a
very
close
friend
and
brother
from
another
mother
and
the
person
of
Reverend
Dr
Herbert
H
list
II.
We
just
lost
him
a
few
months
ago
and,
as
you
might
know,
it's
still
heavy
on
our
hearts.
Q
Q
Q
Q
B
Q
And
I
know
I'm
a
black
prince
I'm
out
of
town.
So
let
me
go
and
finish
it.
I
say
this:
we
ask
this
Council
a
humble
request,
as
God
would
say
to
Moses
and
Joshua
Jehovah
Nissi
for
us
to
remember
with
people
coming
down
down
the
pike
down
the
road,
we
shall
remember
your
action
will
help
us
to
remember
H.H,
lust.
Q
T
S
My
name
is
Leia
Lusk
artist
and
Reverend
Dr
Herbert
H
last
cause
of
my
father
I
stand
today,
just
seeking
your
hearts
to
turn
in
this
matter
in
favor
of
Broad
Street
being
named
after
my
father.
He
served
this
city
with
all
that
he
had.
He
gave
everything
in
him
and
when
people
say
he
bleed
green,
he
really
did
what
I
want
you
to
remember
is
that
a
name
can
do
two
things.
It
can
be
a
key
or
it
can
be
a
padlock.
S
S
U
Good
morning,
good
morning,
Mr
President,
Pastor,
herb
plus
III
here
good
morning,
city,
council,
members
and
I'm
not
going
to
take
a
lot
of
your
time.
My
father's
resume
speaks
for
itself,
but
I
see
that
sign.
That's
in
this
chamber,
and
it
says
it's
a
Philly
thing:
herbinates
lust
III,
it's
a
Philly
thing
to
name
Broad,
Street
herbless
way.
U
U
I,
don't
waste
more
of
your
time,
but
I
say
this
being
as
though
this
is
Black
History
Month,
one
of
my
favorite
Heroes
is
Dr
Martin
Luther
King,
one
of
his
famous
quotes
was
this.
In
the
end,
we
will
not
remember
the
words
of
our
enemies,
but
we
remember
the
Silence
of
our
friends
as
I
stand
before
you
today.
You
don't
have
to
worry
about
that
about
her
blusk,
because
his
life
has
spoke
volumes.
God
bless
you
all.
A
A
At
this
homegoing
service
I
talked
about
Pastor
lust
carrying
that
ball
for
the
Philadelphia
Eagles
he
has
now
carrying
the
ball
forgot
to
continue
the
service,
his
people
and
after
Sunday
he's
going
to
carry
a
bigger
ball
right
and
a
Super
Bowl
trophy.
You
know
so
guys.
Thank
you
so
much
on
behalf
of
the
past
and
the
council.
I
mean
he's
just
been
an
awesome,
awesome
person
and,
more
importantly,
a
very
good
friend
to
not
only
myself
but
a
whole
lot
of
people
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
V
Remember
most
recently,
you
know
I
was
kind
of
distracted
dealing
with
some
other
things
in
life
and
even
in
the
midst
of
their
process,
I
have
a
bunch
of
pastors
that
pray
for
me
in
a
group
text
and
I
remember
sending
some
messages
out
and
him
responding.
While
he
was
in
the
hospital
saying,
councilman
I'll
be
praying
for.
V
So
with
the
help
of
council
president
on
that
North
Corridor
right,
A
lot
of
people
don't
know
a
lot
of
that
that
property
up
there,
that
high
value
property
is
owned
by
people
Church,
which
is
which
was
founded
by
the
late
great
herb
lesson.
I'ma
wrap
up
on
this
one
part.
One
of
the
last
text
messages
that
I
got
from
them
was
in
2000
21,
and
it
was
a
total
of
eight
people
shot.
One
person
murdered
right
and
it
was
on
Father's
Day
and
he
on
Father's
Day
Sunday.
V
The
inquire
article
says
Faithfully
the
struggle
for
answers
to
Philadelphia's
gun
bones
and
he
said
quote:
we
think
we
are
evolving,
but
we
are
going
down
the
Reverend,
her
Bluffs
pastor
at
greater
Exodus
Baptist
Church,
said
following
an
overnight
rally,
which
eight
people
doing
it
in
an
overnight
time,
when
eight
people
were
shot
and
one
person
was
murdered
and
I
don't
think
it
was
mentioned
that
they
also
are
blessed
was
a
former
NFL
player.
So
he
didn't
have
to
come
back
to
North
Philly
and
establish
his
roots.
V
He
could
have
just
said:
listen
I'm,
gonna
make
this
money
I'm
gonna
move
I'm
gonna,
take
my
family
with
me,
but
he
put
He
anchored
himself
right
there
on
North,
Broad
Street,
so
for
me,
is
also
his
life
also
represented
how
no
matter
how
much
we
succeed
in
life.
It's
always
about
giving
back
and
for
me
being
a
man
of
Faith
that
he
always
kept
Christ,
first
and
foremost
in
his
life.
He
led
by
that
right
and
so
to
the
family.
V
A
W
The
president
and
all
members
of
city
council,
it
is
great
to
be
back
in
here
and
see
all
of
you
all.
My
name
is
Evelyn
sample,
Oates
and
I'm,
especially
excited
as
the
daughter
of
an
NFL
Super
Bowl
champion,
who
also
award
green
and
white.
But
another
city
I
know
that
come
Monday
morning.
We
will
bring
that
trophy
back
to
Philadelphia.
I
am
joined
by
my
two
of
my
sorority
sisters,
who
are
also
on
the
list
to
testify
so
I'm
going
to
ask
them
to
stand
with
me
because
they
will
not
testify.
W
W
Thank
you,
council,
president
professionally
I
am
the
new
chief
of
communications
and
Community
Affairs
for
the
Fairmont
Park
Conservancy.
In
my
personal
life,
I
am
a
39-year
member
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha
sorority
Incorporated
Miss
Baker
is
a
38-year
member
and
Miss
Lorena
Marshall
Blake
is
a
32-year
member
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha.
We
are
lifetime.
Members
and
I
am
a
charter.
W
Today
today
we
come
before
you
asking
that
you
pass
this
resolution.
Co-Naming
the
400
block
of
North
53rd
Street,
the
Ethel
hedgeman
Lyle
way.
If
I
could
ask
all
members
of
alpha
Capital
sorority,
who
may
be
in
here
today
to
please
stand
in
honor
of
our
principal
founder
and
the
inspiration
behind
starting
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha
sorority
Incorporated
115
years
ago,
this
remarkable
woman
gave
birth
to
the
first
Greek
letter
Organization
for
college-trained
African-American
women
in
the
United
States
Ethel
hegeman
Lyle
was
a
student
at
Howard.
W
She
was
a
pillar
in
the
Philadelphia
Community
active
in
both
church
and
civic
affairs.
She
was
the
founder
of
the
mother's
Club
of
Philadelphia
and
a
charter
member
of
the
West
Philadelphia
League
of
Women
Voters
in
1937.
She
was
appointed
chairman
of
the
committee
of
100
women,
who
played
an
important
role
in
planning
the
celebration
of
the
150th
anniversary
of
the
Constitution
of
the
United
States
Alpha
cap.
Alpha
sorority
stand
strong
today
with
more
than
350
000
members
and
over
1
000
chapters.
W
A
I
X
I
was
a
professional
athlete
a
long
time
ago,
Brazilian
Jiu
Jitsu
and
Japanese
Jitsu
black
belt,
as
well
as
coach
for
the
USA
team,
which
we've
competed
around
the
world
representing
this
amazing
country,
I
state
that
just
to
kind
of
state
my
experience
in
the
matter
before
we
kind
of
move
on
sitting
here
this
morning,
I've
heard
just
an
amazing
passionate
people
describe
their
love
for
the
birds.
Obviously,
a
lot
of
that
going
on
this
morning
and,
more
importantly,
their
love
for
education,
I've
heard
so
many
great
stories
of
some
of
our
youth.
X
Moving
on
to
college,
all
the
help
that
they've
received
master's
degrees
and
and
becoming
an
asset
to
our
communities
was
was
a
key
word
that
I
believe
one
of
our
other
councilmen
had
said.
As
far
as
his
education
was
concerned,
and
when
we
talk
about
education,
it's
a
it's
a
tough
issue
in
our
communities
going
on
when
we
speak
in
regards
to
our
law
enforcement
and
I'm.
Here,
specifically
in
regards
to
help
our
law
enforcement
get
and
gain
more
education
to
become
assets
to
our
communities.
We
are
all
one
team.
X
A
trained
officer
becomes
a
more
capable
officer
of
de-escalating
and
handling
interactions
more
safely
for
themselves
and
for
civilians.
A
trained
officer
is
more
confident.
A
confident
officer
is
more
calm.
A
trained
officer
can
navigate
high
stress
situations
more
safely
and
more
efficiently.
A
trained
officer
is
least
likely
to
have
to
resort
to
maximum
Force.
X
A
X
Y
Good
morning,
council
members
and
all
the
guests
today
happy
Thursday
because
a
new
day
isn't
promised
and
I'm
grateful
to
have
it
happy.
Black
History
Month,
even
though
I
celebrate
being
in
the
beautiful
skin
of
black
skin
365
days
a
year
into
my
fellow
Eagles
fans,
I'm
happy
to
celebrate
the
fact
that
we're
going
to
the
big
dance
on
Sunday
so
go
Birds.
Y
Our
children,
all
children,
but
more
specifically,
the
children
of
this
city
and,
more
specifically,
the
children
who
have
had
barriers
to
accessing
equal
resources
and,
more
specifically,
black
and
brown
children
deserve
to
have
access
to
Quality
learning,
resources
and
literature
and
to
see
themselves
represented.
Representation
is
so
necessary,
but
it
holds
the
ability
to
have
significant
looking
pieces
of
oneself
reflected
back
to
them
and
that
mirroring
creates
a
wealth
of
understanding
of
oneself
that
cannot
be
measured.
Representation
feels
like
acceptance.
Y
It
feels
like
belonging
for
children
that
can
relate
to
it
can
create
the
reassurance
that
it
is
indeed
okay
for
them
to
fully
occupy
the
spaces
that
they're
in
by
simply
being
themselves
as
a
leading
financial
services.
Company
Wells
Fargo
has
a
role
to
play
in
addressing
social,
economic
and
environmental
issues
which
strive
to
utilize
our
resources
and
our
expertise
through
our
philanthropy
and
business
efforts
to
help
support
communities
and
build
a
more
sustainable
and
Equitable
future
for
all,
and
so
with
that.
Y
I
am
proud
to
be
here
today
to
stand
to
solidify
our
support
of
the
African-American
children's
book
project.
Children
with
access
to
Quality
resources
become
vice
presidents
at
Banks
they
become
council
members,
they
become
organizational
leaders,
they
become
authors
and
the
list
goes
on.
So
let
us
continue
to
support
the
efforts
of
bringing
in
the
next
generation
of
those
who
will
carry
on
the
missions
of
the
work
that
we
have
deemed
so
important
to
have
started.
Thank
you
so
much
for
your
time
here
today.
Z
And
visitors,
my
name
is
EB
zaboy,
a
New
York
Times,
the
best-selling
author
award-winning
children's
book
author
and
I,
am
here
in
support
of
the
African-American
Book
Project,
the
African-American
children's
book,
fair,
headed
by
the
wonderful
Vanessa
Lloyd,
scumbetti
and
I,
want
to
talk
about
the
importance
of
this
book:
fair
and
the
importance
of
books
for
African-American
children
and
black
and
POC
children
in
general.
In
light
of
the
recent
book
Banning
that
is
happening
across
the
country.
Z
The
book
fair
is
a
safe
haven
and
we
are
20
to
30
authors
coming
from
all
over
the
country
right
here
to
the
Philadelphia
Convention
Center,
to
be
in
community
with
children
from
Philadelphia
in
particular,
and
families
coming
from
the
tri-state
area.
This
is
vitally
important
for
us.
Authors
for
educators
for
parents
and
children
in
general.
I
want
this
book
fair
to
exist
30
years
from
now.
This
is
the
lifeline
of
children's
education
and
the
well-being
and
I'm
sure
many
of
you
here
attended
the
Scholastic
Book
Fairs
or
probably
the
African-American
book
fair
in
general.
Z
There
is
no
doubt
to
the
importance
of
literacy
in
this
country
and
there's
also
no
doubt
to
the
importance
of
knowing
American
history
and
right
here.
Philadelphia
history
is
the
heart
of
American
history
and
as
a
haitian-american
Philadelphia,
history
is
also
Haitian
and
American.
History,
Philadelphia
is
the
site
of
America's.
AA
Oh,
thank
you
so
much
good
morning.
Everyone
what
a
wonderful
auspicious
occasion
it
is
to
be
recognized
in
council
chambers,
I'm,
sincerely
humbled
and
I'd
like
to
begin
by
thanking
council
president
Clark
council,
member
Catherine,
Catherine,
Gilmore,
Richardson
and
council
member
Kenyatta
Johnson
for
introducing
the
resolution
today
and
for
recognizing
the
Excellence.
That
is,
the
African-American
children's
book
fair,
while
other
kids
played
outside
until
the
streets
lights
came
on.
AA
I
was
the
kid
who
was
known
on
my
block
in
Winfield
as
Kia
that
girl,
who
reads
and
writes
all
the
time
and
nothing
got
a
bibliophile.
Like
me,
more
excited
than
to
hear
my
mom
say
on
a
bright
Saturday
morning,
get
your
stuff
together.
We're
going
to
the
mall
B
Dalton
bookstore
in
Granite
Brook
Mall
was
my
favorite
happy
place.
AA
I
didn't
discover
Black
authors
until
high
school
when
I
read
Tony
Morrison's
The
Bluest
Eye,
and
it
was
the
first
time
that
I
read
a
book
with
a
voice
and
language
that
was
familiar
to
me.
It
was
a
revelation
and
an
inspiration.
Now
it's
a
frustration
now
I
wonder
what
it
would
have
been
like
to
have
had
literary
exemplars
who
looked
like
thought
like
and
spoke
like
me,
but
thanks
to
Vanessa
Lloyd
combani
black
children
can
attend
the
African-American
children's
book
fair
and
choose
books
written
by
black
authors
and
meet
the
authors
in
person.
AA
I
am
proud
to
say
that
Pico
is
a
long
time
sponsor
of
the
African-American
children's
book.
Fair
and
Vanessa
makes
sure
that
the
Pico
table
has
the
most
beautiful
books
to
give
children
for
free.
It
always
gives
me
joy
when
a
black
child
looks
at
a
book
cover
and
says
that
girl
or
boy
looks
like
me
and
they
hug
their
treasure.
AA
AA
So
I'd
like
to
thank
Vanessa
Lloyd
scumbati
for
her
incredible
Vision
to
create
the
African-American
children's
book
project
and
for
her
steadfast
leadership.
I
want
to
thank
my
dear
friends
and
my
colleagues
at
pico
who
are
here
today.
I
am
so
fortunate
to
have
all
of
you
in
my
life
I'm
eternally
grateful
to
Ramona
Risco
Benson
and
her
leadership.
I
also
appreciate
the
Philadelphia
School
Educators
and
Gompers
Lamberton
Central
High
School,
who
helped
me
Foster.
My
love
of
learning
to
my
husband
Douglas.
AB
Philadelphia,
okay,
I'm
from
Philly,
okay
but
I,
know
how
to
rock
another
language,
and
it's
through
my
efforts
as
a
young
child
to
explore
the
world
around
me
that
I
ended
up
in
Italy
learning
to
speak,
fluent
Italian
and
working
as
a
journalist
and
now
I'm.
Here
in
my
hometown
and
people
often
say
to
me:
you
want
to
live
in
Philly,
I
love
Philadelphia.
AB
This
is
a
great
City
and
the
African-American
children's
book
project
started
in
1992
and
is
through
the
efforts
of
Catherine
Gilmore
Richardson
Kenyatta,
Johnson,
Curtis,
Jones,
Jamie,
Gautier
and
Cindy
bass
and
our
president
Daryl
Clark
that
have
helped
to
support
this
effort.
When
people
say
black
people,
don't
read,
I'm
thinking
to
myself,
they've
never
been
to
Philadelphia
first
Saturday
in
the
month
and
we're
now
in
the
second,
because
we're
in
the
big
house
at
the
Pennsylvania
Convention
Center,
you
see
lines
of
people
who
come
to
celebrate
reading,
there's
no
singing
There's
No
dancing.
AB
It
is
all
about
books.
Recently
visit
Philly
I
reached
out
to
them
for
donation
and
they
said
well
we've,
given
you
five
thousand
dollars
over
31
years
and
I
said,
and
because
people
don't
understand
the
work
that
we're
doing,
we
bring
nationally
recognized
authors
and
illustrators
into
Philadelphia.
Eb's.
A
boy
is
one
of
the
top
authors
in
this
country.
She
recently
won
an
American
Library
Association
award
newly
made
it
for
her
most
recent
book
and
here's
the
really
wonderful
thing
it
doesn't
cost
anything.
AB
When
children
walk
in
the
door
they
own
a
book
they
per,
they
don't
have
to
purchase
a
book.
We
give
away
free
books
to
authors,
to
I'm,
sorry,
Educators,
children
and
caregivers,
because
reading
really
does
open
up
a
world
of
opportunities.
I
also
want
to
acknowledge
Ramona
Risco
Benson
who's,
one
of
the
first
people
at
pico
to
make
sure
that
we
had
funding
and
again
perily
night.
AB
AB
We
have
the
Book
Fair
Community
College,
and
there
was
this
woman
with
two
kids
and
a
man
just
following
me
around
she
had
a
book.
It's
called
I,
Love,
My,
Hair
and
I
said
to
her.
It's
a
classic
I
said
both
the
author
and
illustrator
over
there
and
they'll
sign
your
book
and
she
said
to
me
no
I
wanted
to
add
to
thank
you
and
I
said
Thank
Me
well,
you're
welcome,
and
anybody
who
knows
me
is
like
I'm
running
a
mile,
a
minute
in
my
stilettos.
So
needless
to
say,
she
said.
AB
I
wanted
to
thank
you,
because
when
I
was
a
kid,
my
family
was
homeless
and
we
were
in
and
out
of
shelters,
but
we
came
here
every
year
you
gave
us
a
free
book,
she
said
there
was
no
face.
Painting
and
I
walked
around
I
was
like
all
the
other
kids.
She
said,
I'm
in
college
and
I'm
raising
a
family
of
readers.
So
you
never
know
the
impact.
AB
AC
Of
course,
there
should
be
Justice
in
policing
and
on
a
national
level,
but
how
about
some
justice
for
the
city?
How
about
Justice
for
the
Youth
in
this
city?
How
about
Justice
for
the
seniors
in
this
city?
How
about
Justice
for
veterans
in
this
city?
How
about
Justice
for
the
economically
deprived
in
this
city?
AC
We
all
are
happy
about
the
Philadelphia
Eagles
and
their
possibility
of
winning
the
Super
Bowl,
but
at
the
same
time,
remember
that
Philly
is
the
poorest
big
city
in
the
nation,
and
people
are
hurting.
What
are
you
going
to
do
about
that?
City
Council
I
am
calling
for
economic
Justice
in
this
city
and
in
particular
in
the
Afro-American
community.
AC
We
have
a
wealth
Gap
in
this
city
and
the
problem
is
not
going
to
stop
by
you
just
sitting
on
your
hands.
We
have
a
serious,
serious
crime
and
violence
problem
in
this
city,
direct
directly
linked
to
economic,
Injustice,
I'm,
a
retired
teacher
from
Dobbins
high
school
I'm,
also
a
graduate
of
Dobbins
high
school.
We
need
Justice
in
our
education
system
in
Philadelphia.
What
about
an
elected
School,
Board
1867
was
the
last
time
that
Philadelphia
had
an
elected,
School
Board.
What
is
this
body
doing
about
that?
AC
And
finally,
based
on
based
on
the
the
the
people
that
I
speak
with
throughout
this
city,
they're
disappointed
in
you
so
much
so
that
they
don't
want
to
vote
I.
Believe
the
last
election,
13
percent
of
the
elected
of
the
of
registered
voters
voted
for
who's
in
office
right
now,
so
yeah.
AC
We
need
a
Justice
Reform
for
policing
in
this
country,
but
we
have
to
remember
that
Philadelphia
needs
Justice
and
the
people
in
Philadelphia
are
hurting,
and
until
someone
in
this
body
does
something
about
it,
we're
going
to
continue
to
celebrate
the
Eagles
Victory
and
all
this
kind
of
stuff,
but
our
people
are
going
to
be
hurting.
Thank
you.
Thank.
AD
AD
I
would
like
to
say
a
few
words
regarding
the
resolution
that
city
councilwoman
Brooks,
presented
on
behalf
of
our
mother,
Marie
Jones,
and
the
entire
Jones
Family
I
would
like
to
thank
city
councilwoman,
Kendra
Brooks
for
honoring,
my
sister.
With
this
resolution.
Our
family
is
very
proud
of
Yvette.
AD
AD
D
Good
morning,
I'm
Lynn
Landis,
founder
of
healthalertphilly.org
I
support
resolution
210-913,
but
today
I'm
also
here
to
talk
about
covid
after
three
years
of
The
covid
Nightmare,
the
public
deserves
a
complete
review
of
what
happened
for
an
illness
that
was
not
life-threatening
for
over
98
of
the
population.
The
ill-conceived
covid
mandates
resulted
in
a
massive
loss
of
jobs,
businesses
and
schooling.
Many
people
are
still
being
forced
to
take
harmful
and
deadly
experimental,
coveted
vaccines
in
order
to
keep
their
jobs.
Only
Pfizer's
community
and
modernist
Spike
backs
are
FDA,
approved,
coveted
vaccines.
D
However,
they
are
not
sold
to
the
public
as
far
as
We
Know.
What
the
unknowing
public
gets
are
the
more
dangerous
and
risky
experimental
vaccines.
Big
Pharma
makes
big
money
off
of
covid,
while
our
federal
health
authorities
protect
them
by
over
counting
covet
injuries
and
deaths
and
under
counting
injuries
and
deaths
from
the
coveted
vaccines
themselves.
D
Both
the
covet
illness
and
coveted
vaccines
need
to
be
thoroughly
investigated,
with
special
attention
to
microcloths
In
The,
Blood,
The
Soaring
rates
of
Strokes,
myocarditis
and
sudden
deaths
in
vaccinated
people
around
the
world
are
particularly
alarming
recently
and
disturbingly
the
FAA
lowered
heart
health
standards
for
airline
pilots,
while
the
military
is
quietly
dropped,
its
Cova
vaccine
mandates,
but
enormous
damage
of
Untold
proportion
has
already
been
done
by
these
experimental
vaccines.
We
seriously
need
an
honest
accounting
of
what
went
wrong
and
why-
or
it
will
happen
again
and
again,
you
can
learn
more
at
healthalertphilly.org.
A
T
Good
morning,
rakia
brown
special
education
teacher
for
children
with
autism
I
have
had
many
teachers
in
my
lifetime
and
each
one
of
them
affected.
My
attitude
towards
education
in
a
unique
way.
I
have
developed
a
different
relationship,
each
each
and
every
one
of
them,
and
one
of
course,
I
reminisce
about
some
of
my
teachers
more
than
others,
a
teacher
never
knows
which
student
he
or
she
is
going
to
inspire
to
achieve
his
or
her
goals.
T
Furthermore,
one
of
the
greatest
and
Unforgettable
memories
that
stand
above
all
my
experiences
as
a
student
was
the
time
I
spent
with
one
of
my
elementary
school
teachers,
Miss
Jones,
Miss
Jones
was
the
most
patient
teacher.
I
have
ever
had
she
treated
her
students.
The
way
she
would
have
wanted
to
be
treated
if
she
was
a
student
that
was
with
respect
and
dignity
with
it
all
honesty
when
I
say
that
Miss
Jones
was
almost
in
a
good
mood.
T
T
T
T
T
B
A
A
A
I
see
we
have
cheer
recognizes
councilman.
Oh
thank.
A
Whole
hold
on
one
second
Tim:
can
we
keep
the
voices
down
please
so
we
can
hear
thank
you
councilman,
like
old
times,
right,
yeah,
I'm,
sorry,
councilman!
Oh
please
thank.
AE
You
very
much
council
president
I
do
want
to
explain
to
the
public
what
this
issue
is
about.
What
is
this
resolution?
So
this
resolution
was
introduced,
May,
6
2021,
it's
been
almost
two
years.
AE
The
resolution
was
introduced
after
the
horrendous
murder
of
George
Floyd,
and
it
has
raised
the
question
of
what
are
we
in
Philadelphia
doing
to
ensure
that
that
type
of
thing
does
not
happen
and
there
have
been
other
responses
from
other
jurisdictions
as
well,
all
of
them
well
intended,
but
not
all
of
them,
effective
and
and
I.
Think
that
is
really
the
Crux
of
the
issue
that
we
cannot
solve
problems
simply
by
putting
words
on
paper
and
instructing
people.
What
to
do.
That
does
not
solve
the
problem
totally.
AE
Recently,
we
watched
virtually
the
same
problem
occur
in
Memphis
with
Tyra
Nichols
and,
as
in
the
case
of
George
Floyd,
it
is
the
same
issue
with
Tyree
Nichols
that
it
is
not
only
the
police
officers
to
blame
who
were
engaged
directly,
but
those
who
were
standing
around
watching,
but
ultimately
it
was
their
employer,
the
city,
the
government,
for
failing
to
train
them
appropriately,
that
that
is
the
responsibility
that
every
employer
bears
and
particularly
any
executive
should
be
responsible
for
the
performance
of
their
employees.
AE
I'm
going
to
read
what
this
resolution
says,
it's
been
a
while
minimum.
Force
training
provides
Law
Enforcement
Officers
with
the
physical
skills
and
mental
perspective,
to
use
no
force
or
the
least
amount
of
force
required
when
faced
with
a
confrontation
under
stress.
Minimum
Force
training
is
a
valuable
tool
for
law
enforcement
officers
and
civilians
alike.
Police
use
force
and
training
Protocols
are
particularly
Salient
following
high
profile
incidents
of
overly
aggressive
officer-involved
confrontations
and
unintended
shootings.
AE
AE
Minimum
Force
training
can
reduce
the
number
of
these
strategies,
tragedies
by
balancing
lethal
Force
responses
with
more
appropriate
responses
based
on
the
circumstance
law
enforcement
officials
and
neighboring
bucks
and
Delaware
Counties
have
already
begun,
exploring
the
implementation
of
minimum
Force
training
as
a
component
of
its
mandatory
police
officer
training
in
the
best
interest
of
its
officers
and
the
public.
The
Philadelphia
Police
Department
should
Implement
minimum
Force
training
to
complement
traditional
lethal
Force
training.
AE
In
order
to
implement
minimum
Force
training,
the
city
will
need
to
establish
a
trone,
a
training
program
for
the
police
department
established
parameters
for
how
officers
will
be
expected
to
complete
the
training
and
Define
administrative
regulations
for
receiving
compensatory
time
and
other
reimbursements
for
completing
the
Train.
The
training
New
Jersey
in
2020
implemented
reforms
that
included
training
for
minimal
force,
minimum
force
and
I'd
like
to
just
read
a
response
to
New
York
sweeping
reforms.
This
is
by
the
president
of
the
police
benevolent
Association,
criticizing
the
legislation
quote.
AE
The
problem
with
legislation,
the
well-intended
is
that
the
legislators
often
are
very
detached
from
the
realities
of
what
those
officers
do
a
person
who
is
a
police
officer.
Their
job
is
to
intervene,
but
there
are
Rules
of
Engagement.
If
they
don't
know
what
the
rules
of
engagement
are.
One
consequence
is
they
don't
engage
that
is
a
disservice
to
the
public.
You
call
9-1-1
You're
Expecting,
someone
to
show
up,
they
don't
show
up
or
if
they
show
up,
they
don't
get
engaged,
don't
get
involved
at
the
risk
to
your
life
or
your
health.
AE
They
should
be
trained.
There's
no
reason
not
to
train
your
employees
but
poorly
written
legislation
which
nonetheless,
based
on
good
intention
results
in
unintended
consequences.
For
example,
laws
that
create
confusion
result
in
inaction
that
results
in
too
many
officers
being
confused
about
what
to
do.
AE
Restricting
the
ability
of
one
officer
to,
for
example,
put
his
body
weight
or
her
body
weight
on
someone
in
an
effort
to
control
them
may
result
in
five
officers
trying
to
hold
down
a
person
it
may
result
in
unnecessary
use
of
striking
it's
not
necessary
laws
that
discourage
more
gentle
techniques,
result
in
more
harmful
techniques
or
more
aggressive
techniques.
AE
Laws
that
prevent
physical
restraint
results
in
tasering.
That's
not
an
acceptable
thing
either
so
legislating
things
while
it
sounds
good,
is
removed
from
what
the
officer
does.
One
of
the
things
we
can
do
is
we
can
train
the
officers
in
the
use
of
minimal
force
or
no
Force,
so
that
they
are
more
confident
more
calm.
In
assessing
the
situation,
we
don't
want
to
have
unintended
consequences.
AE
I
believe
that
weak
people
are
not
strong,
weak
people
are
not
strong,
making
a
police
force
full
of
weak
people
results
in
unintended
consequences.
We
need
strong
people
who
are
well
trained
and
disciplined
so
that
they
can
intervene
when
they
intervene
and
things
don't
go
well.
We
don't
want
them
to
use
clubs
or
sticks
or
or
guns.
They
have
to
be
better
trained.
AE
AE
Sometimes
people
can
hyperventilate
out
of
anxiety
and
fear
when
they
say
they
can't
breathe,
they
can't
breathe.
But
if
you
don't
know
that,
if
you
don't
know
what
you're
doing,
you
can
really
seriously
hurt
someone,
it
is
a
good
idea
to
train
people
to
understand.
What's
going
on
to
be
aware,
because
that
is
part
of
their
Duty,
they
are,
they
are
civilian
servants.
They
serve
the
civilian
population.
AE
Okay,
the
issue
that
appears
to
be
troubling
folks
is
this
line
here.
Some
of
these
efforts
are
questionable
and
may
result
in
unintended
consequences
that
increase
crime
and
injury.
Yeah
I'll
stand
by
that.
If
that
line
were
not
in
here,
we
could
just
solve
every
problem.
In
Philadelphia
with
legislation
we
could
have
people
writing
laws
and
not
knowing
the
exact
subject
matter
that
they're
talking
about
imposing
it
upon
other
people,
training
best
practices,
so
that
police
officers
have
more
than
two
or
three
choices.
AE
Typically,
while
they
receive
some
training
in
non-lethal
techniques.
That's
like
telling
someone
to
ride
a
bike.
You
can't
teach
someone
to
ride
a
bike
verbally,
they
have
to
get
on
the
bike
and
they
can't
ride
down
a
smooth
road
because
they
can't
ride
with
confidence.
They
have
to
train
until
it
is
muscle
memory
they
don't
think
about
it.
They
do
it
and
they're
aware
of
what
they're
doing
so
that
they
do
not
hurt
other
people
I've
done,
martial
arts,
my
whole
life
and
I've,
been
in
the
military
and
I've
had
physical
confrontations.
AE
I've
had
deadly
confrontations.
When
someone
is
in
a
a
training
facility,
when
someone
looks
like
they're
in
in
distress,
they
automatically
release
the
hold
that
that's
not
a
thought
process.
When
someone
can't
breathe,
they
release
the
hold.
When
someone
is
gasping,
they
release
the
hold.
When
someone
says
tap,
they
release
the
hold.
When
someone
Taps
the
ground
or
Stomps
their
foot,
they
release
a
hold.
There's
no
thought
to
it.
AE
You
immediately
release
the
hold
we're
watching,
George,
Floyd
and
and
and
time
and
time
again,
that
officer
did
not
remove
his
knee
and
no
one
around
him
had
him
remove
his
knee
for,
for
both
the
officer's
sake
and
George
Floyd's
sake.
It's
a
tragedy.
It's
a
murder,
it's
a
homicide,
but
it
is
a
liability
on
that
government
for
what
it
failed
to
do,
something
we
should
do
and
if
the
administration
does
not
do
it,
this
legislative
body
should
insist
upon
it.
Thank
you
very
much.
L
Thank
you,
council,
president
and
I
want
to
thank
our
colleague,
councilmember
o
for
that
explanation
and
for
reading
the
resolution
and
pointing
out
the
specific
stanzas
that
we
have
issue
with,
but
I
want
to
take
this
body
back
to
the
council
session
on
Thursday
May
13th
of
2021
we're
in
on
page
73
and
74
of
the
transcript
of
the
stated
meeting
council
member,
oh
stated
that
minimum
Force
training
is
not
up
to
city
council
and
I'm,
quoting.
That
is
something
that
is
within
the
purview
of
the
administration
and
the
police.
L
Commissioner
city
council
will
not
be
involved
in
creating
a
program
we
can
have
a
hearing,
then
they
meaning
the
administration
I
have
to
create
the
program.
Council
president,
it
is
of
my
belief
that
this
debate
and
this
resolution
is
gratuitous.
It
is
futile
and
it
is
unnecessary
for
this
August
body
to
continue
to
entertain
and
with
that
I
call
for
the
question
of
the
day.
A
Traditionally
called
it
a
question,
it
means
an
immediate
action.
I
do
want
to
recognize
if
it's
okay
with
you
councilwoman,
because
I
see,
councilman,
Jones
and
councilman
Johnson
have
had
their
lights
on.
H
H
The
the
the
the
training
that
I
have
observed
at
that
Academy
often
is
non-lethal.
It
is
Judo,
it
is
different
forms
of
hand-to-hand
combat.
H
H
I
would
be
voting
for
this
bill
this
this
resolution
today,
knowing
that
the
mayor
can
choose
or
not
choose
to
honor
it,
but
when
you
put
words
in
there
that,
in
my
opinion,
are
inflammatory
and
not
not
provable
I,
think
you
do
that
resolution
a
disservice,
so
I
would
be
opposed
to
this
resolution
being
passed.
Thank
you.
Mr
President.
A
V
Training
is
one
thing,
but
cultural
competency
in
law
enforcement
is
another
thing
right
and
I
remember
after
the
death
of
George
Floyd
and
everything
is
on
social
media.
For
some
apparent
reason,
when
is
the
African-American
male
pulled
over?
V
There
is
no
level
of
restraint
or
professionalism,
but
when
somebody
who's
to
be
quite
Frank
with
you,
a
Caucasian
descent,
that's
pulled
over
some
reason.
Somehow
there
is
some
level
of
restraint,
and
so
for
me,
it's
more
about
the
cultural
competency
and
of
how
our
officers
engaged
with
African-American,
particularly
young
men.
V
But
if
you're
African-American-
and
you
say
one
word
back
like
why
am
I
being
pulled
over?
What's
the
reasoning,
you
probably
won't
make
it
home,
and
so
hopefully
we
take
this
debate
from
training
to
also
cultural
competency
and
how
you
engage
and
I
think
the
reason
why
we
wanted
to
focus
on
hiring
officers
locally,
because
a
lot
of
times
when
I
went
to
Manchester
University
of
Upstate
Pennsylvania
on
people
who
do
not
grow
up
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
is
something
that
come
from
rural
neighborhoods
to
get
jobs
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
V
Some
that
come
from
the
suburbs
that
have
never
been
an
urban
environment
have
a
very
certain
perspective
of
African-American
young
men.
If
you
become
an
officer,
you
bring
those
biases
and
those
stereotypes
with
you
to
the
streets
of
to
the
streets
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
My
law
enforcement
standpoint,
so
hopefully
we
can
Elevate
this
conversation.
We
talk
about
training
but,
most
importantly,
cultural
competency,
because
a
officer
from
Gray's
Ferry
May
view
things
a
little
bit
different
than
a
person.
V
That's
recruited
from
oh,
a
rural
County
to
police
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
and
so
I
wanted
to
put
that
on
the
record,
because
it
just
brings
to
my
mind
when
we
talk
about
police
interaction
and
some
people
qualifying
what's
appropriate.
What's
not
I'm,
probably
one
of
the
key
qualifiers,
because
you
know
I'm,
one
of
the
guys
that
grew
up
in
the
neighborhood.
V
You
know
former
Corner
guy
just
hanging
out
with
my
guys
in
South
Philly
and
probably
have
more
interactional
officers
than
maybe
the
average
individual
and
kind
of
know
how
to
deal
with
them,
but
for
the
most
part,
making
sure
we
plan
paying
attention
to
the
implicit
bias
that
goes
along
with
some
of
the
policing
that
we
see
today,
and
so
I
just
want
to
put
that
there
put
that
on
the
record
and
obviously
I
won't
be
voting
for
the
bill.
P
Thank
you,
council
president
I
just
wanted
to
agree
with
my
colleagues
I'm
going
to
be
a
no
ocean
and
the
resolution
sponsor
talked
earlier
and
kind
of
glanced
over
some
of
the
Clauses
and
the
resolution
that
people
have
an
issue
with,
but
I
just
wanted
to
pause
for
a
minute
to
make
sure
that
they
were
read
into
the
record
correctly.
P
So
those
Clauses
are,
whereas,
as
a
result
of
George
Floyd's
death,
there
is
a
national
push
to
reform
laws
and
protocols
pertaining
to
police
conduct
and
liability,
and
whereas
some
of
these
efforts
are
questionable
and
may
result
in
unintended
consequences
that
increase
crime
and
injury,
that's
not
a
small
thing
right
that
that
not
only
changes
the
whole
intent
of
the
resolution.
It
honestly
makes
me
distrust
the
intent
I
I,
don't
know
what
what
this
bill.
P
What
this
resolution
is
trying
to
do,
I'm
very
offended
by
that
and
I
will
be
voting
now
and
I
just
wanted
to
make
that
very
clear.
AE
Appreciate
everybody's
input,
we're
going
to
vote
on
it.
I'll
just
say
that
people
want
police
people
want
to
call
9-1-1,
they
want
an
answer.
They
want
police
we're
having
a
problem
with
police
police,
not
answering
the
call,
not
sure
what
they're
going
to
do.
Defund
the
police
fund,
the
police,
all
those
type
of
things.
If
you're
going
to
increase
police,
you
have
to
equip
them,
you
have
to
train
them.
AE
People
want
police
response,
but
they
want
to
know
that
the
city
has
done
something
so
that
there
is
a
change
and
that
the
police
are
better
trained,
yeah,
there's
all
kind
of
subjective
fears
and,
and
unfortunately,
a
lot
of
it
has
to
do
with
race.
No
doubt
about
it,
someone
sees
a
person
with
tattoos,
they
feel
more
afraid.
They
see
someone
with
a
lot
of
big
hair
and
a
big
beard.
They
get
afraid
someone's
got
a
swastika.
They
get
they're
ready
to
shoot.
AE
Unfortunately,
all
of
these
subjective
fears
that
is
natural
physiology.
It
is
to
save
your
life
when,
when
you
believe,
however,
right
or
wrong,
you
are
that
your
life
is
in
danger.
You
enhance
that
the
way
you
overcome
your
natural
self-defense
instincts
is
through
training
so
that
you
can
better
gauge
and
better
judge
so
that
you
do
not
overreact
so
that
you
can
react
with
calmness
and
objectivity
at
the
end
of
the
day.
Whatever
this
is,
it
is
a
resolution.
It's
not
binding.
AE
It
urges
the
city
to
implement
to
begin
the
process
of
coming
up
with
a
practical
way
to
train
police
so
that
they
are
able
to
make
better
judgments
comfortable
to
use
no
force
or
minimum
force.
I
will
say
to
what
what
I
generally
hear
is.
I
know
that
the
council
member
Curtis
Jones,
is
a
boxer.
You
don't
go
to
the
gym
for
a
month
and
then,
10
years
later,
you
can
step
in
a
ring.
AE
You
go
into
the
gym
and
you
you
learn
to
box
and
you
refine
it
and
you
refine
it
and
you
refine
it
and,
as
you
continue
to
have
the
experience,
your
body
moves
without
you
thinking,
we
need
for
people
under
stress
to
be
trained
so
that
when
their
life
is
in
danger,
they
do
not
unnecessarily
take
somebody
else's
life
anyway.
Thank
you
very
much.
A
The
question
cannot
that's
not
binding
until
there's
a
motion
is
my
understanding,
so
there
has
to
be
emotion
on
the
resolution
of
councilman
just
spoke.
He
didn't
make
the
motion.
B
A
A
It's
pretty
close
now,
I'm,
just
I'm,
just
I'm
just
kidding
guys,
I'm,
sorry,
a
little
levity.
The
eyes
have
it
motion
and
resolution
is
disapproved.
A
A
A
AF
Want
to
yeah
I'd
like
to
explain
your
vote.
Look.
We
had
a
lot
of
healthy
discussion
on
this
and
you
know
it's
going
to
be
a
topic.
We're
going
to
talk
a
lot
about,
but
you
know
what
we
didn't
talk
about
today.
Is
we
have
a
police
officer
in
the
hospital
that
was
shot
twice
yesterday
and
I
would
just
like
this
body
for
a
moment
of
silence
and
quiet
prayer
for
that
gentleman
and
his
family?
That
was
protecting
all
of
us
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
yesterday,
right.
A
Can
we
get
a
moment
of
silence
on
behalf
of
the
recovery
of
the
police
officer
that
was
shot
twice,
that
is
in
hopefully
a
much
better
condition
than
today
a
moment
of
silence.
Please.
M
A
button
before
he
passed
it
I
just
want
to
say
that
maybe
councilman
o
is
from
the
privileged
society
that
has
not
had
to
have
the
talk
with
their
children,
as
President
Biden
mentioned
in
his
State
of
the
Union
Address
I
have
two
black
children
that
live
in
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
and
we
all
I
have
had
to
have
the
talk
with
my
children
about.
M
M
A
M
A
Move
on
from
that,
if
it's
okay
with
you
all,
thank
you
because
we
do
have
a
boat
has
been
taken.
You
know,
let's,
let's
move
on
all
right!
Thank
you.
Mr
Decker,
23062,.
A
B
K
A
K
A
Memorial
property
second
order,
favorite
indicate
by
saying,
goes
the
poles
all
right
had
it.
The
resolution
is
adopted:
Mr
Decker,
two
zero
689,
a.
A
A
A
V
Sure,
council
president
I
just
want
to
take
a
quick
moment
of
personal
privilege
before
the
time
gets
away
from
us
to
acknowledge
visitor
in
our
chamber
today
on
the
current
whip
of
the
general
assembly
of
the
house,
defensive
House
of
Representatives
of
the
Pennsylvania,
soon
to
be
majority
appropriate
Appropriations
chairman,
my
state
representative
of
the
186th
legislative
district
Jordan
Harris
this
morning.
A
Hey
Whip
sounds
good
to
be
called
the
majority
whip.
That's
what
I'm
talking
about!
Thank
you,
thanks
for
coming
in.
C
A
A
A
L
A
L
B
J
A
K
A
B
K
And
a
resolution
authorizing
The
Joint,
City
Council
Committee
on
Public
Safety
and
education
to
hold
public
hearings
to
examine
the
status
of
capital
programs
for
infrastructure
repair,
as
well
as
for
toxic
Hazard
Remediation
in
Philadelphia's,
Public
Schools,
introduced
today
by
councilman
Jones.
Do
you.
H
A
A
A
K
And
the
resolution
also
naming
53rd
Street
between
Paris
Street
and
Westminster
Avenue
Ethel
hasmon
Lyle
way
in
honor
of
Ethel
hegemon
Lyle
principal
founder
of
Alpha
Kappa
Alpha
sorority
Incorporated,
the
oldest
Greek
letter
Organization
for
a
college-trained
African-American
women
in
the
United
States
of
America,
introduced
today
by
councilwoman
Gautier.
She
recognizes
councilwoman.
A
AE
Thank
you
very
much
council
president
and
I.
Take
no
offense
from
my
colleague,
councilmember
Vaughn
I,
understand
what
you're
saying,
but
but
I
do
want
to
respond,
not
in
a
personal
way,
because
I
think
underlying
that
is
that
there
is
a
Detachment
to
understanding
the
plight
of
poor
people
and
oppress
people.
If
you
are
of
my
opinion,
my
opinion
is
not
a
privileged
opinion.
AE
My
opinion
is
a
Poor
People's
opinion
and
I'd
like
to
explain
that
I
take
issue
with
the
property
tax
I
take
issue
with
the
assessment
on
the
poor
I
take
issue
with
the
soda
tax
on
the
poor
I
take
issue
with
the
disparity
of
Education,
not
in
a
state
in
this
city,
there's
no
greater
disparity
of
education
and
unconstitutional
unlawful
schools
and
in
Philadelphia
itself
we
don't
have
to
look
at
other
school
districts.
AE
I
take
issue
with
the
lack
of
jobs
and
affordable
housing.
I
take
issue
with
the
gentrification,
based
on
the
the
improper
assessment
of
properties
and
placing
that
upon
the
poor,
I,
take
issue
with
all
these
things
and
I
take
issue
with
the
failure
to
provide
services
to
poor
communities.
You
must
serve.
AE
You
must
serve
equally
there's
no
group
of
people
more
subject
to
murder,
harm
violence
and
fear.
A
poor
quality
of
life
and
inability
to
go
to
the
library
stand
at
the
bus
station,
go
to
the
playground,
get
on
the
trolley
or
get
on
the
bus
than
the
poor
I'm,
not
from
a
privileged
background.
I
went
to
longstreth
elementary
school
I
went
to
Turner
Middle
School
I
lived
at
58th
and
Thomas
Avenue,
as
I
always
have
a
young
man
was
murdered
on
the
corner
of
my
street.
His
friend
ran
into
my
backyard.
AE
I
was
stabbed
in
front
of
my
house.
That's
not
the
worst
thing
that
happened
to
me:
I
had
a
choice
to
take
his
life
or
to
take
a
step
back
because
I
have
training
and
because
I
am
calm,
I
take
a
step
back,
not
everybody's,
going
to
take
a
step
back,
because
when
you
take
a
step
back,
you
lose
your
opportunity
to
to
strike
back.
AE
AE
AE
I'm
very
familiar
I
have
had
guns
pointed
at
me
on
many
occasions:
I've
confronted
people
because
and
when
you
live
in
a
neighborhood,
where
you
call
the
police
and
they
don't
come
either
you're
going
to
deal
with
the
drug
dealers
or
they're
going
to
take
over
your
block
and
that's
the
fact.
There
are
a
lot
of
people
in
this
city
that
do
not
want
to
own
guns,
but
they
bought
guns.
AE
The
highest
percentage
of
people
buying
guns
are
women,
particularly
black
women.
11
000
people
apply
for
gun,
Carry
Permits,
that's
before
the
pandemic.
Now
it's
like
75
000.,
when
the
police
do
not
respond
when
people
are
afraid
of
the
police,
hey,
maybe
some
of
the
reactions
that
we're
getting
is
because
people
are
afraid
and
they
should
not
be
on
all
sides.
AE
So
my
perspectives
are
simply
not
because
they
come
from
privilege.
I
have
perspectives,
and
anyone
who
has
a
perspective
doesn't
mean
they're,
rich
or
poor.
What
I
will
say
is
my
Independence
and
my
uniqueness
in
thought
and
idea.
My
accountability
and
transparency,
because
I
come
from
a
poor
Community,
because
I
come
from
a
community
of
outcasts,
I
went
to
college
I,
went
to
law
school
I,
served
in
the
district
attorney's
office,
I
quit
and
joined
the
army,
who
does
that
I
jumped
out
of
airplanes?
I
did
free
legal
services.
AE
I
wanted
to
be
a
rich
lawyer.
I
I
have
not
practiced
law
in
11
years
to
serve
in
this
body.
This
body
has
great
things
that
it
can
do.
This
is
a
great
City
full
of
fantastic
people.
We
have
a
wonderful
opportunity
to
answer
their
needs.
We
have
very
different
opinions
about
how
how
we
help
people
and
what
it
means
to
be
Humane
I
disagree
with
so
much
of
this
city.
AE
I,
look
at
Kensington
Avenue
as
the
most
inhumane
area
of
this
city,
but
it
is
created
by
the
policies
of
this
mayor
and
a
lot
of
privileged
do-gooder.
Rich
people
now
there's
nothing
more
inhumane
than
Kensington
Avenue
and
it
needs
to
be
cleaned
up,
and
if
it
were
cleaned
up,
we
would
be
saving
so
many
more
people.
AE
AG
AG
AG
AG
It
is
a
line
that
every
elected
official
from
Philadelphia
has
said,
while
in
office,
so
I
applaud
the
decision
of
Judge
Jubilee
because
it
finally
gives
our
schools
the
chance
to
obtain
the
funding
necessary
to
provide
the
best
education
possible
for
our
students
as
I
know,
many
of
other
as
I
know.
Many
other
members
of
this
body
applaud
the
Court's
decision.
It's
important
to
remember
what
judge
Jubilee
said
and
I
quote.
It
is
now
the
obligation
of
the
legislature,
the
executive
branch
and
the
Educators
to
make
the
Constitutional
promise
a
reality
in
this
Commonwealth.
AG
AG
So
I
was
very
happy
to
see
that
what
I've
been
saying
all
along
was
true
and
that
our
kids
are
being
cheated
and
I
am
so
glad
that
now
we
can
make
a
difference
in
these
kids
lives
and
maybe
give
them
the
same
opportunity
that
they're
getting
in
other
counties
in
Pennsylvania.
Thank.
P
This
ruling
is
a
Monumental
victory
for
our
young
people.
As
a
member
of
City
council's
education
committee
and
a
mother
I've
seen
in
painstaking
detail,
the
harm
State
lawmakers
have
caused
by
shortchanging
our
children,
out
of
their
fair
share
of
school
resources
and
as
the
city
council
representative
for
many
working
class,
black
and
brown
neighborhoods
I
know
how
this
systemic
underfunding
has
forced
public
schools
in
already
disadvantaged
communities
to
endure
conditions
unimaginable
and
in
affluent
areas.
P
For
instance,
during
the
worst
pandemic
we've
seen
in
over
a
century,
Paul
Robeson
High
School
had
no
functional
ventilation
and
their
electrical
grid
was
so
outdated.
It
couldn't
even
handle
window
window
air
conditioning
units
after
many
of
their
peers
passed
out
and
had
nosebleeds
due
to
the
blistering
heat
inside
classrooms.
Students
at
Robeson
took
matters
into
their
own
hands.
P
This
number
drops
to
one
in
five
there's
a
direct
line
from
these
statistics
to
the
fact
that
for
every
dollar
the
main
line
receives,
we
only
get
60
cents.
Every
child
deserves
to
go
to
a
school
where
they
will
be
able
to
propel
forward
in
their
lives,
but
due
to
unconstitutional
underfunding.
This
has
not
been
the
case,
so
it's
no
wonder
that
across
Philly,
and
even
within
the
Third
District
parents
fight
over
seats
at
magnet
and
high
performing
schools,
this
is
not
sustainable
and
it
is
not
just.
P
I
am
optimistic
that
this
Landmark
victory
for
our
children
will
help
us
to
finally
turn
the
tide.
We
owe
it
to
our
students
to
provide
them
with
a
high
quality
education
that
pulls
them
out
of
poverty,
because
these
young
people
are
the
future
of
our
city,
our
Commonwealth,
in
our
nation,
and
if
we
want
Philadelphia
to
thrive,
they
must
Thrive
I
call
on
state
lawmakers
to
immediately
give
our
Public
Schools
the
money
they
deserve.
P
Thank
you
so
much
to
the
public
interest,
Law
Center
education,
Law,
Center,
PA,
schools,
work
and
many
many
children
and
teachers,
and
parents
and
activists
whose
years
of
hard
work
made.
This
Landmark
Court
ruling
possible
I,
look
forward
to
working
with
my
fellow
education
committee
members
and
this
entire
body
to
hold
the
state
legislature
accountable
for
the
money
our
young
people
are
owed.
We
will
not
let
them
cheat
our
children
any
longer.
Thank
you
so
much
thank.
R
The
council
president
I
joined
all
of
my
colleagues
in
in
supporting
more
access
and
better
opportunities
for
all
of
our
kids.
There
was
a
public
safety
incident
at
Elkins
elementary
school
this
week.
Elkins
is
in
my
district
I
want
to
recognize
the
amazing
work
of
principal
Charlotte
Gillian,
the
Elkins
teachers
and
staff
and
Philly
police
for
handling
it
swiftly
and
smoothly.
Under
the
circumstances,
I
have
heard
parents
concerns
I,
take
these
concerns
seriously
as
a
councilwoman
and
also
as
a
mother.
R
No
one
should
have
to
be
afraid
for
their
children,
safety
anywhere,
especially
not
at
school.
Fortunately,
everyone
was
safe
in
this
incident,
but
that
could
have
turned
out
differently
I'm
committed
to
working
with
with
school
leadership,
Public
Safety
officials,
my
colleague
councilman
Isaiah
Thomas,
a
chair
of
the
education
committee
and
others
to
ensure
that
all
children
are
safe.
R
We
will
review
The
District's
safety
policies,
including
policies
to
protect
children
while
at
school
and
while
traveling
to
and
from
school,
and
also
the
district's
family
notification
policies,
parents
and
family
members
I
ask
you
to
engage
in
your
kids
school
safety
process
and
to
continue
to
connect
with
council
members
with
any
concerns.
My
staff
and
the
staff
at
Elkins
remain
dedicated
to
serving
you
for
fighting
for
the
best
outcomes
for
your
children.
R
Councilman
Isaiah,
Thomas
I
am
extremely
grateful
for
your
presence
and
for
immediately
responding
to
the
needs
of
Elkins
in
the
seventh
Council
District.
We've
experienced
public
safety
issues
in
three
other
schools.
This
is
alarming.
R
We
need
to
respond
access
to
education.
Equitable
education
is,
is
extremely
important
and
so
I
appreciate
all
of
your
action
as
it
relates
to
improving
the
quality
of
education
for
for
the
children
of
the
seventh
and
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
J
Good
afternoon,
at
this
point,
council
president
I
try
not
to
do
this
when
we
have
these
longer
Council
sessions,
but
it's
important
that
I
just
put
a
couple
things
on
the
record.
First
and
foremost,
thank
you
to
councilmember
Driscoll
for
his
remarks
around
the
officer
that
was
shot
today.
I
know
myself,
and
this
entire
Council
body
are
praying
for
that
officer's
help
healthy
recovery,
as
well
as
praying
for
the
family
and
other
officers
and
people
who
might
have
been
traumatized
by
that
incident.
J
I
want
to
Echo
the
sentiments
of
my
colleagues,
council,
member
Harrity
and
council
member
Gautier.
We,
as
an
education
committee,
has
already
sent
the
first
correspondence
to
our
state
partners
and,
of
course,
there'll
be
more
correspondents,
because
the
time
couldn't
be
any
better
to
try
to
get
the
proper
funding
that
we
need,
as
it
relates
to
our
schools.
J
This
week
we
had
a
number
of
incidents
involving
guns
and
children
and
when
these
things
take
place,
as
elected
officials
I
encourage
us
not
to
tweet
about
it,
not
the
post
about
it
not
to
talk
too
much
about
it,
but
more
or
less
show
up
and
respond
to
it
and
I
want
to
commend
the
district
council
members.
Council,
member
Jones
he's
a
veteran.
He
been
doing
this,
so
we
we're
going
to
give
you
we
thank
you,
council,
member,
but
councilmember
Lazada,
who
just
got
into
city
council
and
is
hitting
the
ground
running.
J
I
was
thoroughly
impressed
with
her
team
over
at
the
Seventh
District
principal
Charlotte
was
absolutely
amazing.
Our
Law
Enforcement
Officers
the
climate
staff
there
again.
When
these
incidents
take
place,
we
don't
post
about
it.
We
don't
talk
about
it.
J
We
just
show
up
because
at
the
end
of
the
day,
we
need
to
make
sure
that
we're
there
for
our
Educators,
our
teachers,
our
administrators,
but
most
importantly,
our
parents
and
our
children
and
I,
couldn't
be
more
proud
of
the
things
that
I've
seen
9
A.M
the
day
after
the
incident
took
place
and
I
have
to
also
thank
Mr
Bethel
and
his
team
as
well
too,
because
those
parents
that
community
in
that
district
council
member,
they
responded
and
they
responded
in
a
way.
J
Whereas,
though
I
believe
that
this
negative
incident
and
this
traumatic
experience
is
going
to
turn
into
a
positive
that
is
gonna,
really
enrich
the
children
that
attend
that
school.
So
again,
councilmember
Jones,
thank
you,
but
councilmember
Lazada
is
so
proud
of
you
and
the
way
that
you
hitting
the
ground
running
and
the
way
that
your
team
responded
to
that
crisis
this
week.
You
should
be
commended
and
we're
going
to
continue
to
do
the
work,
because,
at
the
end
of
the
day,
the
number
of
children
bringing
guns
to
school
is
alarming.
J
When
we
first
came
out
of
the
pandemic,
one
of
the
main
things
that
I
pushed
was
for
us
to
invest
in
prevention-based
initiatives
and
I'm,
going
to
continue
to
push
us
as
a
legislative
body
as
well
as
the
administration,
to
assure
that
our
young
people
have
as
many
positive
experiences
as
many
options
as
possible
to
assure
that
they
stay
out
of
trouble
with
that
being
said,
adding
to
that
list,
February
25th
we're
having
a
huge
gaming
event.
J
This
is
the
first
gaming
event
of
his
com
and
we
think
about
Philadelphia,
we
think
of
us
as
a
city
of
edge,
meds
and
beds.
We
have
all
type
of
phenomenal
food
and
music
festivals,
but
at
the
end
of
the
day,
gaming
and
Tech
is
a
new
industry.
We
see
what's
happening
and
council
member
gautier's
district,
as
well
as
part
of
council
members,
Jones
who's
with
biotech
and
how
medicine
is
taking
off
and
that's
becoming
the
new
attachment
to
the
brand
of
Philadelphia
being
the
city
of
Ed's,
meds
and
beds.
J
Well,
the
next
attachment
to
that
is
gay
men.
We
went
gaming
to
be
the
place.
I
mean
we
want
Philadelphia
to
be
in
a
place
where
folks
who
are
into
the
gaming
industry
can
come
to
and
can
excel
in
that
profession,
because
it's
more
than
just
picking
up
a
controller
and
playing
with
your
friends.
J
This
is
a
multi-billion
dollar
industry
that
can
put
young
people
in
a
position
to
change
their
lives
in
the
lives
of
their
family,
so
Saturday
February
25th
we're
having
a
first
ever
gaming
event
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
and
the
goal
is
to
turn
this
into
an
annual
Festival
where
young
people
all
across
the
country
can
come
to
Philadelphia,
participate
in
gaming
conferences,
gaming
competition
and
learn
what
it
mean
to
be
a
professional
in
that
industry.
Thank
you,
council
president.
Thank
you.
Colleagues,
go
Birds.
A
J
100
International
industry
but
I
think,
more
importantly,
when
we
understand
Gamers
who
are
extremely
successful,
you
know,
council
president,
they
make
more
than
all
17
of
us
combined
and
that's
the
reality
of
it.
So,
at
the
end
of
the
day,
this
is
an
industry
that
my
10
year
old
son,
knows
much
more
about
than
I
do.
But
when
you
think
about
gaming,
what
city
do
you
identify
as
the
gaming
City
right
now?
The
market
is
still
open.
J
A
M
Thank
you
council
president
I
want
to
commend
commissioner
Daniel
Outlaw
on
her
leadership,
while
I
don't
want
anyone
to
lose
their
job
for
good
performance.
I
do
believe
that
if
you
do
bad
things
in
your
job,
you
should
be
dismissed
and
I
am
grateful.
That
The
Inquirer
reported
that
Captain
Nashid
I
killed
resigned
as
a
result
of
his
misconduct
and
lastly,
I
just
want
to
say
that
politicians
and
diapers
should
be
changed
often
for
the
same
reason.
A
H
You
create
an
expressway
from
school
to
prison
pipeline
every
time
that
they
don't
get
the
proper
counseling
the
proper
after
school
programming
and
tutoring
that
that
happens
by
the
time.
A
kid
does
not
read
about
a
fourth
grade.
They
know
how
many
cells
to
build
by
the
time,
they're
18.,
so
I
kind
of
endorse
member
guardiers
point
of
compensation
for
the
burden
of
that
inequity.
H
I
want
to
tell
you,
too,
that
some
of
our
state
house
members
have
consistently
fought
for
Education,
remember,
Johnson,
being
up
there
once
upon
a
time
and
member
Parker
and
others
they
fought
the
good
fight.
They
got
overwhelmed
by
real
Republicans
for
real
Republicans,
but
what
we
have
to
say
is
that
there
is
a
light
at
the
end
of
the
tunnel.
What
I
will
cost
you?
H
There
was
another
landmark
ruling
that
said
desegregation
with
all
deliberate
speed
and
that
took
maybe
another
40
years
before
it
ever
was
actualized
well,
I
will
reinforce
one
thing:
our
young
people
don't
have
that
time.
We
introduced
education
resolutions
on
infrastructure,
on
discipline
on
school,
to
prison
on
those
things.
H
We
need
help
right
now
immediately
to
first
stop
the
bleeding
and
then
create
the
long-term
cure,
and
we
are
going
to
the
Public
Safety
Committee,
along
with
the
education
committee,
are
going
to
be
laser
beam
focused
as
London
Reynolds
Browns
used
to
say
on
this
issue,
because
if
there
was
one
issue
that
could
change
Philadelphia's
condition,
it
is
schools.
A
You
thank
you
councilman.
That
concludes
our
speeches
on
behalf
in
a
minority
and
the
majority,
and
with
that,
the
chair
recognizes
councilman
squiller
for
a
motion
to
adjourn.