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From YouTube: Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council 2-2-2023
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Thank
you,
everybody's
seated,
we're
going
to
get
started.
We've
established
our
quorum,
so
we're
going
to
start
out
with
our
invocation
today
and
to
give
our
invocation.
This
morning
the
chair
recognizes
Iman,
probably
W
Russell
Amir
and
president
of
massless
Ashura
of
the
Philadelphia
and
Delaware
Valley
and
Iman
of
Masjid
asabi
Kun.
He
is
here
today
as
the
guest
of
councilwoman
Gautier
I
will
ask
all
members
and
guests
to
please
rise,
amen.
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C
If
Daddy
tomorrow
when
Daddy
comes
home,
Daddy
promise
you
he'll
play
catch
with
you,
and
so
the
next
day
the
little
boy
was
out
there
waiting
for
Daddy
to
come
to
the
driveway
and
when
daddy
came
up
to
the
driveway
and
pulled
up,
he
ran
the
car,
said:
Daddy
Daddy,
Daddy,
Daddy
I'm,
ready,
I'm,
ready,
I'm,
ready,
I'm,
ready.
The
father
forgot
that
he
had
promised
him
to
pay
catch.
So
he
said
oh
yeah
we're
supposed
to
play
catch.
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So
he
said:
okay
well,
walk
here
in
the
office
with
me,
so
I
could
take
my
briefcase
in
the
office
son
and
then
we'll
do
it
and
then
we'll
do
play
catch.
He
said:
okay,
okay,
Dad,
okay,
Daddy!
So
if
I
was
trying
to
figure
out,
how
can
I
buy
some
more
time
because
I
need
to
get
this
work
done
for
the
office?
And
so
then
little
boy,
the
little
boy
said
that
you
ready
and
so
the
Lord,
the
father
said
he
opened
his
briefcase
up
and
bought
all
the
papers
out.
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They
said:
well,
listen,
listen,
daddy,
daddy,
gotta,
just
put
these
papers
together
and
when
Daddy
put
these
papers
together,
while
he's
doing
that
it
was
a
map
of
the
world
on
the
desk.
He
took
the
map
of
the
world
up
and
he
tore
it
up
into
all
these
pieces
and
he
gave
the
little
boy
he
said.
While
daddy
is
putting
these
papers
together,
you
put
these
papers
back
together.
He
put
this
map
back
together
and
then
we'll
go
play.
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Catch,
okay,
say:
okay,
Daddy,
okay,
okay,
so
little
boy
came
back
15
minutes
later
saying:
Daddy
Daddy,
Daddy
I
got
it
I'm
ready,
let's
go
play
catch
and
he
said
Son
you
can
you
can't
be
ready
yet
so
he
walked
in
the
other
room
and
looked,
and
the
map
was
put
together.
Looked
at
his
sons,
I
didn't
know:
I
had
a
genius
look
back
at
the
map,
it
says
really
put
together.
Then
he
said
Son.
How
in
the
world
did
you
put
that
map
together?
He
said
Daddy.
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C
C
Hola
we
pray
that
you
would
bless
this
body
of
assembly.
We
pray
that
you
will
fortify
their
hearts
and
swell
their
hearts
with
purity
of
intent.
We
pray
that
their
goodness
that
will
come
from
them
by
the
way
of
the
dutifulness
that
they
do
to
others
will
actually
shine
as
a
brightness.
In
the
eyesight
of
your
view,
we
pray
that
you
will
make
them
have
the
courage
to
stand
for
truth
in
the
presence
of
falsehood.
C
We
pray
that
you
was
having
the
courage,
give
them
the
courage
that
they
would
knock
their
brains
out
of
falsehood
with
the
truth
they
hold
and
we
pray
that
their
footsteps
will
be
fortified
in
the
way
of
that.
That's
beneficial
to
humanity
and
pleasing
to
thee
and
make
all
of
them
successful
in
the
way
of
that
displeasing
thee
and
make
them
successful
in
this
life,
as
well
as
the
Hereafter
and
make
them
die.
Not
accepting
the
state
of
willful
submission
to
you,
I
mean.
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D
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A
Thank
you.
It
has
been
moving
property
second,
that
the
Journal
of
the
meeting
of
Thursday,
January
26
2023,
stand
approve
all
in
favor,
indicate
by
saying
aye.
Those
opposed
eyes
have
it
and
our
Journal
is
approved,
and
our
next
order.
Business
is
request
for
leave
of
absence
and
the
share
recognizes
councilman
Jones.
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A
A
Can
I
get
a
second?
Thank
you.
It's
been
moving
property
second,
that
the
legislative
matter
stated
by
councilman.
Squillo
may
be
added
to
the
agenda
for
today.
Should
those
matters
arise
over
the
course
of
the
council
session,
all
in
favor
indicate
by
saying
aye
those
opposed
I
have
it
and
motion
granted
and
our
next
business
is
communication.
I
would
ask
the
clerks
to
please
read
the
messages
from
the
mayor
and
any
other
Communications
that
he
may
have
in
his
possession
from.
H
H
Councilwoman
Gilmore
Richardson
offers
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
committee
on
Commerce
economic,
develop
and
commerce
and
economic
development
to
hold
hearings
examining
the
covid-19
pandemic's
impacts
on
black
owned
businesses
and
the
disparity
in
rates
of
closure.
Today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
committee
on
education
to
hold
public
hearings
on
the
creation
of
the
21st
century
school
district
of
Philadelphia,
CTE,
middle
and
high
school
focused
on
careers
in
trades
and
Technology.
H
H
Councilman
Thomas
offers
a
privileged
resolution.
Honoring
congratulating
your
champion
of
the
week,
Anthony
cable,
a
mercy
Career
and
Technical
High
School
for
his
success
in
founding,
promoting
and
managing
his
own
clothing
brand
five-star
clothing,
today's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
honoring,
and
congratulating
educator
Marvin
Dutton
for
for
celebrating
his
organization,
Marvin's
Education,
Services
10-year
anniversary
servicing,
the
Youth
of
Philadelphia.
Today's.
I
Good
morning,
council
president
good
morning,
colleagues
I
wanted
to
take
a
moment
to
welcome
Marvin
Dutton
of
mes
services
and
congratulate
them
on
10
years
of
service.
As
this
is
the
first
Council
session
for
a
black
history
month,
I
thought
it
would
be
important
to
recognize
a
black
business.
That's
not
only
thriving
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
but
also
offering
free
programming
and
free
services
to
young
people
all
across
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
Can
we
take
a
moment
to
just
ask
all
of
the
young
people
who've
benefited
from
Marvin's
Education
Services.
I
H
A
F
You
Mr
President
of
the
resolutions
that
are
being
offered
today,
particularly
centered.
Around
education
are
inspired
by
our
chair
of
Education
member
Isaiah
Thomas,
who
herculinley
had
a
hearing
a
marathon
hearing
diving
deep
into
some
of
the
issues
centered
around
education,
public
education
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
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What
he
allowed
us
to
recognize
is
that
all
of
us
support
the
school
district
support
our
education,
but
we
do
have
questions
as
to
when
and
how
things
are
done
and
holding
people
accountable,
and
sometimes
we
have
to
ask
uncomfortable
questions
to
get
to
a
place
where
we
get
comfortable
Solutions.
So
I
want
to
thank
him
for
co-introducing
these
resolutions
today,.
H
Councilman
Jones
offers
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
city
council
committee
on
education
to
hold
public
hearings,
examining
the
levels
of
learning
loss
as
well
as
attendance
Trends
as
a
result
of
the
covid-19
pandemic,
and
to
understand
how
the
school
district
of
Philadelphia
plans
to
address
these
issues.
This
week's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
city
council
committee
on
education,
the
whole
public
hearings
to
examine
the
top
performing
magnet
schools
in
Philadelphia,
understand
their
strengths
in
relationship
to
underperforming
schools
and
to
develop
strategies
for
future
success.
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This
week's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
authorizing
the
city
council
committee
committee
on
education
to
hold
public
hearings
to
evaluate
tracking
for
post-graduation
Pathways,
including
College
retention
rates,
career
Alternatives,
military
opportunities
and
the
school
to
prison
pipeline.
Also,
this.
H
J
Thank
you
council
president.
Just
want
to
make
brief
remarks
on
my
resolution.
I
introduced
I'm
council
president
I
want
to
thank
you
and
my
colleagues
for
supporting
and
co-sponsing
the
resolution
I
sponsor
today,
calling
on
both
the
U.S
House
and
Senate
to
approve
the
George
Floyd
Justice
and
policing
Act.
The
U.S
House
approved
the
bill
last
year,
but
was
never
approved
by
the
U.S
Senate.
J
J
J
It
would
limit
qualified
immunity
as
a
defense
to
liability
and
a
private
civil
action
against
a
law
enforcement
officer
and
would
establish
a
framework
to
prevent
any
remedy:
racial
profiling
by
law
enforcement,
the
federal
state
and
local
levels.
It
also
limits
the
unnecessary
use
of
force
and
restricts
the
use
of
no
knock
warrants
and
chokeholds.
J
As
Vice
chairman
of
the
City
council's
Public
Safety
Committee
I
support
the
hard
work
of
our
Philadelphia
Police
Department.
It
understands
it
is
necessary
to
have
I
understand
it's
necessary
to
have
police
officers,
but
I
will
never
support
any
law
enforcement
officer
that
abuses
their
power.
According
to
the
non-profit
organization
mapping
police
violence,
at
least
1
176
people
were
killed
by
law
enforcement
officers
in
the
United
States
in
2022
the
most
of
any
year
since
at
least
2013..
J
J
One
of
the
latest
incidents
happened
three
weeks
ago,
when
20
29
year
old,
Tyree
Nichols
was
brutally
beaten
by
Memphis
Tennessee
police
officers.
The
graphic
video
of
the
beating
shows
the
officers
punching
kicking
and
beating
nickels,
even
after
he
lay
helped
us
laying
on
the
ground.
I
want
to
praise
the
Memphis
police
chief,
Sharon
CJ
Davis
for
her
decisive
action.
So
far.
In
this
case,
the
five
police
officers
have
been
fired
and
charged
with
murder.
J
Their
specialized
unit
has
been
disbanded,
two
more
officers
have
been
suspended,
two
Memphis
Fire
Department
emergency
medical
workers
and
any
Lieutenant
was
also
fired,
and
more
discipline
is
expected
to
happen
in
the
future.
At
Mr
Nichols
funeral
funeral.
He
was
remembered
by
family
and
friends.
It
was
a
celebration
of
his
life,
but
there
were
also
calls
for
police
reform,
not
just
in
Memphis
but
throughout
the
nation.
J
Our
vice
president,
Kamala
Harris,
attended
the
funeral
and
delivered
an
impassive
speech
calling
on
Congress
to
approve
the
George
Floyd
justice,
justice
and
policing
Act,
even
Tyrese
Tyree
Nichols
mother,
Miss,
Roland
Von
Wells
called
for
reform.
As
she
fought
back
tears
and
spoke
lovingly
of
her
son,
she
said
and
I
quote:
we
need
to
take
some
action
because
there
should
be
no
other
child
that
should
suffer
the
way.
My
son
and
all
the
other
parents
have
lost
their
children.
J
We
need
to
get
that
bill
passed
because
if
we
don't
that
blood,
the
next
child
that
dies,
that
blood
is
going
to
be
on
their
hands.
The
only
thing
that
keeps
me
going
is
that
I
truly
believe
that
my
son
was
sitting
here
on
an
assignment
from
God
and
I
guess
now
his
assignment
is
done.
He's
going
home.
End
quote:
Tyree
Nichols
joins
a
long
list
of
black
men
and
women
that
have
been
killed
by
law
enforcement.
Nationwide.
J
Now,
as
Jones
was
fleeing,
doing
a
traffic
routine
style
since
the
death
of
George
Floyd
Philadelphia
has
lost
Walter,
Wallace,
Jr,
Terrell,
Mitchell,
Stanley,
Cochran
and
James
Alexander
at
the
hands
of
law
enforcement
officials,
let's
say
their
names
and
never
forget
their
names
again.
As
Vice
chairman
of
the
City
council's
Public
Safety
Committee
I
support
the
hard
work
of
the
Philadelphia
Police
Department
every
day.
I
understand
it
is
necessary
to
have
police
officers
protecting
and
serving,
but
I
would
never
support
any
law
enforcement
entity
that
abuses
their
power.
H
H
Councilman
squillo
offers
a
privileged
resolution
recognizing
and
honoring
clarina.
I
w
Tolson
on
the
occasion
of
her
retirement
from
public
service,
this
week's
calendar
and
a
non-privileged
resolution
approving
the
Redevelopment
contract
of
the
Philadelphia
Redevelopment
Authority
for
the
Redevelopment
and
urban
renewal
portion
of
the
independent,
small
or
Manila
area
unit
number
four
identified
by
house
number
and
street
address
as
217-253
North
9th
Street.
Next
week's
calendar.
H
Councilwoman
bass
offers
four
resolutions
a
privileged
resolution,
recognizing
February
2023
is
American
Heart
month
and
honoring,
the
American
Heart
Association
of
Philadelphia
for
their
work
in
providing
Health
Resources
in
Philadelphia,
emphasizing
the
importance
of
heart
health
and
encouraging
a
healthy
lifestyle.
Click.
This
calendar
any
privilege
resolution
recognizing
honoring
and
celebrating
in
Imhotep
Institute
Charter
High
School
on
its
25th
birthday,
this
week's
calendar
and
a
privileged
resolution
honoring
the
Philadelphia
tennis
club
for
being
the
second
oldest
black
owned
tennis
club
in
the
country.
H
A
H
To
the
president,
the
members
of
the
Council
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
the
committee,
the
whole
The
Witches,
deferred
resolution
number
220689,
entitled
a
resolution
appointing
Mequon
Brinkley
to
the
board
of
directors
for
the
old
city,
special
services,
District
and
resolution
number
220690
inside
of
the
resolution
appointing
Jeffrey
Brown
to
the
board
of
directors
of
the
of
the
old
city,
special
services,
District
and
resolution
number
221036
entitled
a
resolution
appointing
both
Paul
Badger
to
the
board
of
directors
of
the
Center
City
District
and
resolution
number
221037.
Inside
of
the
resolution.
A
And
that
concludes
our
reports
on
committee
and
our
next
order
of
business
is
the
consideration
of
the
calendar,
as
there
are
no
additional
bills
on
our
first
reading.
Calendar
share
recognizes
councilman
Jones
for
the
purpose
of
calling
up
resolutions
and
bills
on
our
second
reading
and
final
passes
calendar
today.
Thank.
F
A
A
If
you
have
not
already
signed
up
for
today's
session,
you
may
do
so
now
at
the
table
outside
of
the
council
chambers,
with
the
sergeant
of
arms,
once
you
have
signed
up,
you
will
be
called
in
order
from
which
your
name
appears
on
the
sign
up
sheet
and
under
ideal
circumstances,
which
we
apparently
do
not
have
today,
because
we
have
significant
lists.
Today's
time
limit
will
be
two
minutes
where
we
want
to
make
sure
that
everybody
has
an
opportunity
to
testify.
A
So
I'd
ask
that
you
please
adjust
your
testimony
to
reflect
a
two-minute
time
limit
in
order
to
be
fair
to
all
those
wishing
to
speak,
we
intend
to
hold
Faithfully
to
the
established
time
that
when
you
begin
speaking
when
you
go
to
the
podium,
you
will
see
a
green
light.
It
will
be
your
time
to
speak
when
the
light
turns
yellow.
You
will
have
30
seconds
remaining
on
your
time
and
when
the
light
turns
read
red,
we
would
ask
you
to.
A
Please
adhere
to
our
guidelines
and
conclusion
remarks
and
you
will
then
be
disconnected
and
please
yield
that
to
the
next
speaker.
We
also
reserve
the
right
pursuant
the
council
rules,
where
we
may
limit
repetitious
comment
on
the
same
subject
matter.
We
actually
do
have
that
today,
but
because
of
the
issue
relating
the
significant
testimony
on
one
to
eight,
we
will
hopefully
try
to
get
everyone
in
in
their
testimony.
H
K
A
L
This
historical
landmark
is
being
revitalized
and,
and
it
deserves
the
recognition,
even
though
the
actual
education
Educational
Center,
would
not
open
until
2024
their
educational
team.
Volunteers
have
been
running
excellent
programs
within
wpsis,
which
is
known
as
the
West
Philadelphia
Achievement
Charter
School.
I'm.
Sorry
guys,
if
I
didn't
state
that
these
programs
have
been
supporting
our
children's
and
families,
our
children
have
been
doing
math
tutoring
programs,
which
they
love.
L
Also
they've
been
doing
social
emotional
program
learning,
with
our
students
as
well,
and
the
educational,
the
staff
I'm.
Sorry,
the
staff
from
the
education
center
have
been
working
closely
with
the
school
to
ensure
that
programs
reflect
the
needs
of
our
community.
Thank
you,
I
see
it
as
a
red
light,
so
I'm
in
and
just
say
that
we
are
greatly
appreciative
of
the
cops
Creek
foundation
and
I
look
forward
to
many
more.
Thank
you.
A
E
Part
of
our
program
in
which
we
recognize
or
actually
when
Mr
Decker
was
reading
the
bills
and
resolutions
introduced
today.
I
did
want
to
make
mention
that
we
have
in
our
presence,
M
Hotel
charter
school,
which
is
celebrating
its
25th
anniversary,
and
we
have
some
folks
here
if
they
could
stand
from
Imhotep
charter
school
all
right,
and
so
we
want
to.
M
Okay,
hi
everyone.
My
name
is
estimated
Easley
I'm,
a
proud
native
of
Philadelphia,
which
encouraged
me
to
aim
to
be
Brian
today,
I'm
one
of
the
power
principals
at
Overbrook,
Educational
Center,
also
known
as
oec.
Here
in
the
school
district
of
Philadelphia
in
Overbrook,
we
are
okay
to
a
school
that
serves
one-third
of
visually
impaired
students
in
our
district.
Thank
you
for
city
council
for
listening.
Ensuring
access
to
share
my
viewpoints
as
an
educational
leader
in
the
community.
Every
generation
leaves
behind
a
legacy.
M
What
would
a
legacy
be
is
determined
by
the
people
of
that
generation?
What
Legacy
do
you
want
to
leave
behind
I'm
in
support
of
bill
220918
because
of
the
relationships
that
have
been
built
with
my
students
through
the
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation
community,
my
students
will
attend
a
safe
savior
or
educational
facility
that
promotes
self-esteem
and
positive
racial
identity.
The
relationships
have
been
built
from
supports
from
funding
for
8th
graders
volunteering
and
providing
support
for
graduations
weekly
academic
after
school
clubs
and
monthly
Saturday
programs
and
I
can't
forget
our
mentoring
programs
with
our
middle
schoolers.
M
Investing
in
the
revitalization
is
an
investment
in
the
community.
Many
students
have
a
vision
with
their
own
eyes
that
their
Community
is
worth
an
investment.
Now,
why
should
I
have
to
search
for
the
exposure
for
my
students
outside
of
Philadelphia,
for
an
example
to
experience
golf
or
Safe
Haven
to
take
part
in
that
in
hobbies
that
they
deserve
I
recall
one
of
my
third
graders
saying
to
me
one
day:
noticing
contractors
and
backhoes:
are
we
getting
something
new
across
the
street
from
our
school
I
shared?
This
is
our
hope.
M
M
The
project
will
create
hundreds
of
job
opportunities
for
residents
and
boosts
Local,
Economic
values
and
Partnerships
and
small
local
businesses
to
collaborate
with
the
exposure.
Think
about
what
I
said.
The
Legacy
the
Legacy
starts
here,
as
I
close
today.
Consider
what
we
stand
by
at
oec.
We
need
to
do
what
is
best
for
children,
not
what
is
best
for
adults.
Thank
you.
N
N
It
is
a.
It
is
formally
an
abandoned,
350,
Acre
Site
that
has
been
abandoned
for
almost
50
years
and
the
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation
has
come
into
the
city
to
help
to
revitalize
that
property
working
in
tandem
with
the
City
Recreation
Department.
It
is
a
public
golf
course,
not
a
private
golf
course,
and
they
will
begin
Mr,
chairman
Mr
President,
to
take
our
kids
off
the
street
and
build
an
education
center
so
that
our
kids
can
do
non-traditional
Sports
and
so
that
our
kids
can
get
educational
enhancement.
N
Creek
was
kind
enough
to
call
me
because
I'm,
an
advocate
for
black
and
brown
businesses
to
get
work
on
construction
projects,
and
so
the
fact
that
they
called
me
got
me
excited
because
most
times
developers
and
non-profits
don't
even
call
us
back
when
we're
trying
to
get
work.
So
I
could
go
on
and
on
and
on
some
people
said
that
it's
going
to
affect
the
environment
and
cause
sickness
in
the
community.
But
it's
a
golf
course.
N
This
is
the
last
thing
I'm
going
to
say:
nice
neighborhoods
get
golf
courses
like
Bryn,
Mawr
and
Ardmore
and
and
and
and
and
Kenwood
and
so
to
have
a
public
golf
courses.
Our
neighborhood
is
a
good
thing
and
adds
value
to
our
neighbors
and
takes
the
kids
off
the
street
and
helps
us
against
gun
violence.
Now.
N
A
Was
getting
excited,
Mr,
President,
I,
understand
and
I
appreciate,
I
appreciate
everyone's
passion,
but
we
have
a
significant
list
of
people
on
the
list
today
and
we
really
want
to
be
able
to
get
everybody
in
to
testify.
So
please
limit
your
conversation
when
you
see
the
red
light
come
on.
Please
conclude
your
remarks.
Thank
you.
H
D
O
So
now,
first
and
foremost,
I
would
like
to
applaud
The
Cobbs
Creek
foundation
for
any
good
work
that
they
have
done
to
help
our
community,
as
people
has
just
testified
to
and
at
the
same
time
my
opposition
to
the
golf
course
is
the
way
it's
been
done.
As
the
gentleman
has
just
spoke.
This
has
been
abandoned
for
a
long
time.
O
He
said
over
50
years
so
now,
when
we
come
to
the
city
and
we
ask
for
pieces
of
land
or
anything
of
monetary
substance
to
support
the
community
and
the
youth
in
our
community
to
stop
the
gun
violence,
we
don't
get
any
Treadway
right,
but
when-
and
this
is
just
not
just
the
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation-
this
is
all
over
the
city,
because
it's
Redevelopment
and
development
going
over
all
over
the
city.
So
I
am
opposed
to
it.
O
But
when
we
African-American
men
who've
been
in
Philadelphia
our
whole
lives
when
we
come
and
we
ask
for
Grants
and
stuff
like
that,
we
get
met
with
things
like
we
got
reimbursement
grants
right.
You
got
to
pay
the
money.
You
got
to
bring
your
receipt
for
the
money
you
spent.
Did
the
Cobb
Creek
Foundation
have
to
be
reimbursement
grants,
or
did
they
get
money
in
a
city
budget
I
think
they
got
three
million
dollars
from
Parks
and
Rec
and
a
3.4
million
dollar
Grant
from
the
state?
We
ain't
never
got
six
million
dollars
for
nothing.
O
We
tried
to
do
so
I'm,
not
against
a
golf
course
in
diversity
and
things
like
that,
but
I'm
for
the
Youth
we've
been
cut
out
from
the
economics
since
I
was
age
before
I
was
their
age
and
we
want
to
be
cut
in
so
when
they
came
in
now
they
got
a
60
million
dollar
project
going
on
when
they
gonna
spend
six
million
dollars
on
them
when
they
go
to
60
million
dollars
to
spend
it
on
them.
That's
why
I'm
opposing
it
I'm,
not
opposing
it.
O
O
Wind
it
up
today
in
our
community
right
now
right
now
in
our
community
and
they
come
and
they
get
to
make
policy.
When
we
come
to
the
policy
makers,
we
don't
get
to
make
no
policy
how
they
get
to
make
policy
to
push
us
around.
Okay.
We
ain't
got
no
Community
involvement
in
that
Redevelopment.
Every
time
we
sat
in
person
meeting
in
person
meeting,
you
never
showed.
A
O
A
A
A
P
Trees
are
one
of
the
best
investments
we
can
make
in
the
future
of
our
city
when
properly
cared
for
urban
trees,
provide
valuable
and
vital
services
like
clean
air,
increased
property
values,
peaceful
neighborhoods
planting
and
maintaining
trees
addresses
all
three
of
the
pillars
of
sustainability,
environment,
economics
and
Society.
The
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation
is
not
replacing
the
public
health
and
environmental
value
of
the
trees
are
cutting
down.
They
are
cutting
and
clearing
thousands
of
matured
plants,
trees,
including
the
500,
mature
Heritage
trees,
already
cut
down
they're,
not
replacing
them
at
a
one-to-one.
P
You're
they're,
cutting
down
24
inch,
diameter
trees
and
planting
two-inch
caliber
replacement.
It's
not
a
one
to
one
in
the
presentation
of
the
Arts
commission.
The
developer
shows
that
on
the
driving
range
and
Ruth
youth
golf
area
alone,
just
in
that
one
area
which
is
about
13
acres,
which
is
part
of
the
bill
in
the
steep
slope
area,
they
will
be
cutting
150,
Heritage
trees
and
Heritage
trees,
24
inches
in
diameter.
P
P
Q
Morning,
Good
morning,
George
I'm,
George,
guy
and
I'm,
your
behalf
of
fluffy
Tennis
Club
I'm,
here
to
thank
councilman
bass
for
this
resolution
that
you
sponsored
I'd,
also
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
the
help
that
you
and
the
former
councilman
Belinda
Reynolds,
gives
a
few
years
ago.
We
were
in
dire
need
of
your
assistance
and
you
came
through
for
us.
We
appreciate
it.
I'd
also
like
to
thank
Catherine
gormore,
Richardson,
okay
and
our
club
is
in
your
District.
Q
Now,
for
the
sake
of
full
disclosure,
a
full
Tennis
Club,
we've
always
considered
to
be
the
oldest
fully
owned
black
tennis
club
in
America,
because
we
actually
own
the
land,
as
opposed
to
our
esteemed
friends
of
colleagues
at
Woodford.
That
land
is
owned
by
the
city
anyway,
PTC
was
was
founded
by
people
of
color,
so
they
had
a
place
that
they
considered
their
own.
We
are
in
a
historic
Germantown.
Q
Tennis
is
a
great
game
and
our
goal
is
to
promote
book
tennis
forever,
the
underserved
inner
city,
youth,
okay
and
that's
our
goal.
In
our
primary
mission.
We
have
seven
well-maintained
beautiful
clay
courts.
Now
Clay
is
different
than
the
hard
courts.
It's
great
it's
great
for
the
body,
it's
softer
and
it's
a
great
facility
and
a
great
place
for
youth,
young
and
old.
As
a
matter
of
fact,
I
think
all
of
you
should
take
up
tennis.
Q
If
you,
if
you
still
play
you
should
come,
join
us
and
if
you're
thinking
about
joining
taking
up
tennis,
you
should
come
around
and
see
it.
So
I
look
forward
that
all
of
you
will
visit
us
in
Germantown.
It's
a
great
club
and
I'd
like
to
thank
city,
council
and
councilman
bass,
one
more
time
for
this
resolution.
Thank
you
very
much.
Thank
you.
H
R
Good
morning
everybody,
my
name
is
Alexa
Ross
I
did
yeah
hearing
that
there
was
a
cap
of
five
speakers
four
and
against
I
want
to
give
a
chance
anyone
that
is
opposed
to
The
Cobbs
Creek
overlay
Bill.
If
you
have
a
if
you
want
to
stand
up
or
raise
your
hand,
because
I
know,
a
lot
of
speakers
were
turned
away
just
a
moment
to
show
show
those
who
were
turned
away.
R
I'm
here
today
to
talk
about
the
fact
that
corporate
profits
are
at
an
all-time
high
right.
So
in
the
last
of
the
third
quarter
of
2022,
corporate
profits
were
two
trillion
dollars.
Meanwhile,
inflation
for
the
everyday
person
is
at
a
40-year
high
right,
and
so
when
we
look
at
the
McGuire
family
billionaires
who
were
part
of
the
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation,
who
the
city
allows
to
lease
a
90
million
dollar
property.
R
R
The
city
council
leadership
to
help
restore
the
balance
because
the
flooding
that's
going
to
come
as
a
result
of
all
this
tree
tree
loss
and
and
the
way
that
these
old
growth
trees
actually
provide
a
kind
of
support
for
erosion
that
new
trees
cannot
provide
right
and
we
have
to
just
stop
handing
out
corporate
you
know
giving
corporations
tax
breaks
also
help
go
Redevelopment
Partners
got
a
tax
break.
The
first
thing
they
came
to
Philly
and
did
was
get
get
their
taxes
waived,
their
city
taxes.
R
It
would
go
to
the
school
district
waived
as
part
of
a
Keystone
Opportunity
zone,
so
an
economy
where
we
keep
giving
billionaires
major
tax
breaks
and
write
them
into
City
budgets.
Meanwhile,
philadelphiaans
are
facing
double
the
prices
at
the
grocery
store
for
food
makes
no
sense
whatsoever
and
the
burden
really
is
not
on
us
to
make
an
argument
as
to
why
this
makes
no
sense,
but
the
burden
is
really
on
you
all
to
explain.
You
know
under
what
economy.
R
S
Smith,
oh
I'm,
sorry
I'll.
Try
again.
My
name
is
Linda
Caldwell
Smith
I'm
interim
co-chair
of
the
friends
of
the
Free
Library
of
Philadelphia.
We
work
to
support
the
Free
Library
with
our
advocacy
and
efforts
in
the
community
and
I'm
up
here
today
to
thank
council
member
Brooks
and
city
council
for
honoring,
one
of
our
own,
our
own
Miss
Betty
Beaufort.
S
She's
been
a
member
of
the
friends
and
she's
one
of
our
board
members
she's
a
long
time.
Community,
Advocate
and
she's
had
at
least
25
years
with
us
fighting
for
her
beloved
Queen
Memorial
branch
and
I've
had
the
honor
of
working
with
her
to
keep
our
entire
Library
System
open
in
2005,
2008
2011
and
we're
still
fighting
to
this
day.
S
One
of
Betty's
biggest
strengths
is.
She
speaks
truth
to
power
and
she's,
not
afraid
to
talk
and
one
she
saw.
For
instance,
she
saw
a
need
in
her
community
for
a
place
for
teens
to
go
safely,
to
talk
and
to
recreate
and
just
to
socialize
in
good
Fellowship,
so
she
founded
one
of
the
first
teen
centers
in
a
Philip
Free
Library
of
Philadelphia
branch
in
the
city,
and
it
opened
the
day
before
the
pandemic
shut
the
library
system
down,
but
I'm
happy
to
report.
It's
back
open
and
she's
fighting
for
it
again
all
right.
S
She
recognizes
that
Queen
Memorial
branch
and
every
single
branch
of
the
Free
Library,
where
they're
the
heart
and
the
soul
of
their
communities,
they're
a
safe
place
for
seniors
for
families
for
kids
and
that
they're
worth
fighting
for
I'm
honored
to
be
standing
beside
her
I
hope
to
do
it
for
many
more
years
to
come
and
I
know.
Our
group
feels
the
same
way
again.
Thank
you,
councilmember
Brooks.
Thank
you
city
council
for
honoring,
Our,
Miss,
Betty,.
A
T
Thank
you
good
morning.
My
name
is
Enrique
I'm,
the
CEO
of
the
Cobbs
Creek
Foundation
I.
Thank
you
for
the
opportunity
to
address,
as
I
stated
before,
we're
not
a
corporation
we're,
not
a
developer,
we're
a
501c3
non-profit
working
in
partnership
with
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
Parks
and
Recreation,
the
Philadelphia
water
department
and
I'm
here
to
address
the
bill
today.
Regarding
the
overlay
district
for
Cobbs
Creek,
the
ordinance
is
essential
for
moving
our
project
forward.
As
minor
steep
slope.
Disruption
is
required
for
the
creek
restoration
plan.
T
Restoring
the
failing
Creek
is
a
requirement
for
our
lease
with
the
city
and
will
not
only
benefit
the
golf
course
and
surrounding
Community.
It
will
provide
no
increase
in
Downstream
flooding.
As
previously
stated,
we
have
followed
every
applicable
agency's
requirements,
including,
but
not
limited
to
the
Army
Corps
of
Engineers,
the
Department
of
Environmental
Protection,
Philadelphia,
Arts,
commission,
Planning,
Commission
and
water
department,
and
will
continue
to
do
so.
The
Philadelphia
Planning
Commission
unanimously
approved
moving
forward
with
this
ordinance.
T
U
Hello,
my
name
is
Lawrence
milovich
I'm
a
volunteer
with
the
Cobbs
Creek
environmental
justice.
I
live
Downstream
from
the
golf
course
in
the
cops
Creek
neighborhood,
where
I
organized
trash,
cleanups
and
birdwalks.
First
of
all,
we
welcome
the
Amendments.
They
are
a
step
in
the
right
direction.
Unfortunately,
the
Amendments
do
not
resolve
the
core
problem
with
the
bill.
The
bill
still
gives
the
developer
free
reign
to
cut
down
trees
on
any
steep
slope
within
the
350
acre
premises.
The
new
time
limit
on
the
exemption
has
no
practical
value.
U
The
developer
will
cut
down
all
the
trees
that
at
once,
long
before
the
exemption
ends
in
July
2024..
Moreover,
the
Amendments
do
not
address
the
fundamental
lack
of
transparency.
We
still
do
not
know
basic
details
about
the
developers
plans.
How
many
trees
do
they
plan
to
cut
down?
Do
they
include
any
Heritage
trees?
How
will
they
prevent
erosion,
landslides
and
sediment
pollution
in
our
waterways
after
they
cut
down
the
trees,
whose
Roots
literally
hold
the
Earth
in
place?
We
do
not
have
these
answers,
because
the
community
has
not
had
the
opportunity
to
pose
those
questions.
U
Normally,
a
developer,
who
wants
to
cut
down
trees
on
steep
slopes,
must
apply
for
a
zoning
variance
as
part
of
that
process.
The
developer
must
meet
with
a
community
at
the
local
rco,
explain
their
plans
and
answer
the
tough
questions.
There
is
no
reason
why
the
developer
can't
apply
for
a
zoning
variants
here.
In
fact,
they
originally
did
apply
for
one,
but
they
withdrew
it
in
March
2022
before
they
met
with
the
local
rco.
U
When
the
Planning
Commission
asked
the
developer,
why
they
didn't
pursue
a
zoning
variants,
their
Chief
Operating
Officer
replied
because
our
attorney
told
us
that
a
legislative
exemption
is
cleaner.
Well,
the
developer's
attorney
is
right.
It
is
cleaner
to
get
a
legislative
exemption
than
meet
with
Community.
Explain
your
plans
and
answer
tough
questions.
U
So
we
respectfully
ask
you
to
remove
the
steep
slope
exemption
and
let
the
developer
apply
for
a
zoning
variance
that
they
should
have
in
the
first
place,
at
the
very
least,
do
not
vote
on
this
bill
until
the
developer
does
what
they
should
have
done
in
the
first
place,
go
to
the
Overbrook
Park
civic
association,
rco,
bring
your
blueprints,
bring
your
environmental
assessments
that
you
said
you
have
please
answer
the
community's
questions.
Thank
you.
Thank.
G
K
K
Yet
my
program
is
what
we
trying
to
do
is
say
to
you
for
stuff
like
that
by
cutting
down
the
trees,
which,
what
is
you
doing
and
I
didn't
talk
to
you
Jones?
What
are
you
doing
you
when
you
cut
down
the
trees,
you
blocking
the
shade
so
I?
Guess
our
electric
bill
gonna
go
up
and
somebody
just
got
shot
around
it
last
night
too.
So
when
I
live
right
down
the
street
and
the
population
is
30,
000
and
80
is
black.
K
They
didn't
go
around
the
neighborhood
Enrique
and
tell
when
y'all
put
this
golf
course
up:
y'all,
gonna
pesticides
and
all
that
stuff
won't
lead
to
our
community
and
stuff.
Like
that,
I
didn't
came,
I
didn't
came
to
you
Jones,
so
I'm
asking
you
can
I
have
a
meeting
with
you.
So
I
can
put
my
program
on
the
other
side,
all
them
dirt,
bikes,
that's
on
the
streets.
We
want
to
get
them
on
the
field
like
that.
K
They
there's
no
there's
nowhere
for
them
to
ride
and
the
reason
why
we
took
this
sign
down
because
they
already
said
they
was
in
the
park
already.
So
we
keep
on
coming
to
the
our
poses
Bell,
because
I
mean
y'all,
cut
down
trees
and
it
was
illegal
and
then
last
week
you
said
that
you
you
was
going
to
held
up
on
the
bill.
Now.
It's
like
come
on.
Jones
I'm,
living
I
live
right
down
the
street
from
this
community
man.
I
live
right
down
the
street
from
this
community.
They
want
to
coming
here.
K
Golf
is
for
rich
people,
golfers
were
rich.
Is
they
going?
Is
it
free
to
play
golf?
Is
it
free
I?
Want
to
know
if
it's
free,
because
I
want
to
sign
up
right
now,
if
it's
free,
so
I'm
asking
you
Jones,
please
I'm
gonna,
ask
you
Cartier
I'm
saying
you
reached
out
to
me.
You
said
you
you
reached
out
to
me:
I
got
I,
got
the
text
right
here
with
my
uncle
call
me
to
your
office.
Let's
talk,
let's
talk,
let's
talk,
Jones
all
right.
K
We
gonna
coincide
I'm
on
the
other
side.
Jones,
you
know
what
I
get
you
gave
me
money
to
do.
My
thing
you
gave
me
money
I
want
to
help
the
youth.
You
know
what
I'm
saying
I
want
to
help
the
youth.
You
gave
me
money
too
much,
I'm,
tired
of
seeing
these
black
kids
dying
and
all
this
stuff.
These
Corporation
and
stuff
is
coming
in
here.
Please
conclude:
you
know
what
I'm
saying
so
I
want
I
want
to
know.
Can
I
have
a
meeting
with
you
Jones,
please.
K
V
G
X
I'm,
a
member
of
the
city-wide
Friends
of
the
Free
Library
Linda,
introduced
the
group.
Most
of
you
know
the
friends
of
the
Free
Library,
but
I
came
up
to
speak
on
a
little
bit
of
a
personal
note.
I
want
to
say
I'm
kind
of
new
to
Philadelphia
haven't
been.
There
haven't
been
here
that
many
years
I
want
to
say
that
Betty
is
Philadelphia.
X
I
found
that
out.
She
is
definitely
Philadelphia.
Philly
she's,
a
crown
in
the
jewel
of
Philadelphia.
When
I
came
here,
I
was
lucky
enough
to
meet
her,
not
that
long
or
after
through
the
friends
of
the
Free
Library
I,
want
to
say
she's
a
mentor
I
want
to
say
that
bill
that
Philadelphia
city,
council
and
the
mayor
know
you
better
listen
to
Benny.
Thank
you.
Betty.
B
Good
morning,
I'm
Lynn
Landis,
founder
of
healthalertphily.org
I
support
resolution
210-913,
but
today
I'm
here
to
talk
about
vaccines
for
all
FDA
approved
vaccines,
including
covid
shots.
There
is
a
section
13
to
the
manufacturer's
package
insert
which
admits
that
the
vaccine
has
not
been
evaluated
for
its
potential
to
cause
cancer
damage,
DNA
or
impair
fertility.
Yet,
despite
this
lack
of
minimal
testing,
our
federal
health
authorities
continue
to
maintain
that
these
vaccines
are
safe
and
effective.
B
Many
people
got
the
vaccine,
the
the
Covey
vaccine,
thinking
that
they
were
FDA
approved,
but
it
appears
that
those
approved
vaccines
were
not
made
available
to
the
public.
What
the
public
got
and
is
still
getting
are
experimental
vaccines
under
an
emergency
use,
authorization,
meaning
little
effective
safety
testing
was
conducted
to
date.
The
covet
shots
are
the
most
harmful
and
deadly
vaccines
in
the
history
of
the
CDC,
with
soaring
numbers
of
people
suffering
from
blood
clots,
Strokes,
heart
attacks
and
other
sudden
illnesses.
B
The
public
is
becoming
increasingly
aware
that
vaccines
in
general
are
resulting
in
widespread
harm
and
death.
Countless
books
have
been
written
and
studies
published
that
offer
overwhelming
evidence.
The
vaccines
did
not
stop
the
deadly
contagions
of
the
past;
instead,
new
sewer
systems,
water
treatment
facilities
and
better
nutrition
did
that
even
polia
was
most
likely
caused
by
DDT
a
paralyzing
insecticide,
not
by
a
virus
when
DDT
was
phased
out.
Polio
subsided,
in
fact
the
leading
cause
of
polio
today,
is
the
polio
vaccine
itself,
and
that's
what
many
people
don't
understand
about
vaccines?
B
Y
Divine
intervention
is
what
many
of
us
believe
sent:
George
Logan,
a
police
officer
in
the
14th
Precinct
and
one
of
wofford's
founding
members
to
drive
up
a
driveway
in
foundmont
park
to
find
an
overgrown
piece
of
property
that
vaguely
resembled
tennis
courts
upon
officers
Logan's
inquiry.
He
did
discover
that
it
had
been
abandoned
by
the
city
some
20
years
before,
and
it
was
a
part
of
Fairmount
Park,
Royal
Sims,
who
was
currently
the
president
of
the
Veterans
Administration
here
in
Philadelphia,
and
one
of
our
founding
members
cut
a
deal
with
the
city.
Y
Y
Y
Woodford
is
home
home
to
countless
years
of
youth,
tennis
programs,
exposing
African-American
children
to
the
game
of
tennis
and
finally,
Woodford
is
history.
It
truly
is
apropos,
on
this
second
day
of
February,
to
recognize
Wilford
and
his
contributions
to
African-American
history,
but
let
it
not
go
unrecognized.
That
Whitford
also
is
the
integral
part
was
and
is
an
integral
part
of
Philadelphia
history.
G
Y
Z
Z
I've
enjoyed
participating
in
mes
as
a
student
athlete
and
someone
who
always
wanted
better
for
myself.
It
made
us
helped
shape
myself
and
my
parents
and
to
better
students
to
help
us
excel
in
the
classroom.
Marvin
made
sure
I
got
help
with
any
of
my
work
whenever
I
needed
it
and
he
started
to
train
myself
and
a
few
other
students
in
basketball.
While
still
was
tutoring
us
kept
us
off
the
street,
so
motivated
to
be
great
men
and
influencers
in
our
communities.
AA
Yo
Mourinho,
my
name
is
George
Ling
I'm,
currently
a
sophomore
at
Sankofa,
Freedom,
Academy
and
charter
school,
so
I'm
here
today
to
speak
on
my
experience
of
growing
through
mes
when
x.
What
mes
is
exactly
I
always
have
to
include,
as
murdering
the
organization
organization,
business
or
team.
It's
a
family
through
mes
I
gained
a
lot
of
lifelong
connections
with
my
other
fellow
teammates
or
brothers
that
grew
through
mes
as
well.
AA
We
had
the
opportunity
of
being
a
mentor
by
two
amazing
male
role:
models,
brother
Murphy
and
brother
ring
who
still
got
us
in
a
positive
direction.
Today,
being
completely
honest,
I
wouldn't
be
the
student
or
a
young
brother
I
am
today
without
the
help
of
me.
Us
year
in
a
year
out,
I
could
probably
say
that
I've
been
on
I
have
been
on
honorable
with
Straight
A's
every
semester
since
I
was
first
introduced.
AA
The
birth
of
Mervin,
which
was
one,
was
when
I
was
a
first
grader
in
addition
to
my
brother's
present
that
they
are
honor
students
just
as
well
as
me
since
day,
one
Brenda
Murphy
Ryan
has
always
attempting
to
give
him
so
much
attention
to
the
value
of
Education,
the
reason
being
the
importance
of
how
much
an
asset
educated
minority
milk
can
be,
as
as
stated
before,
I'm
probably
grateful
to
say:
I
grew
through
mes
without
mes
I
wouldn't
be.
Who
I
am
today?
I
dedicate
every
accomplishment
to
me
yes
and
brother
Murphy.
AA
AB
I
feel,
like
I,
feel,
like
I'm,
back
at
a
basketball
game
being
called
out
for
the
starting
line.
The
Marvin,
my
name
is
Marvin
Dutton
I'm,
the
CEO
of
Marvin's
Education
Services.
If
you
hear
me
clap
once,
if
you
hear
me,
clap
twice,
that's
something
that
we
do
in
the
classroom,
just
just
to
kind
of
get.
AB
AD
AC
Can
just
stand
up
who's
here
for
Miss,
Betty
brewford?
Oh
so
I
want
to
thank
councilwoman
councilwoman
Brooks
for
honoring
Miss
Betty
Betty
is
my
neighbor
for
the
1300
block
of
Garnett
Street.
We
met
about
15
years
ago.
I
was
serving
as
the
block
Captain
for
about
20
years
and
every
time
it
was
time
to
go
out
and
work.
Miss
Betty
was
there.
AC
AE
Good
afternoon
everyone,
my
name-
is
Marie
Ortiz,
Marie
Ortiz
I'm
here
to
honor
Betty
Buford.
She
is
the
only
one
in
our
community
that
stands
up
for
us
fight
for
us,
whether
the
person,
like
their
opinion
or
not
one
thing
I
can
say
Betty,
you
are
phenomenal,
don't
let
nobody
take
that
from
you?
You
are
a
phenomenal
woman,
a
woman
that
speaks
the
truth,
the
woman.
That
knows
what
the
community
needs
and
more
leadership
in
our
community
need
to
listen
what
our
community
needs
like
Betty
Beaufort.
AE
She
always
there
to
help
the
people
less
fortunate
I
was
in
a
situation
a
couple
years
ago,
Betty
came
to
my
Aid.
You
know
it's
it's
funny.
When
you
have
leadership
in
the
community,
they
don't
even
help
you,
but
you
have.
People
like
Betty
Buford
is
willing
to
help
you
Betty's
there
for
me
now,
I
might
have
struggled
staying
still
with
my
daughter.
She
has
cancer.
Double
mastectomy
been
to
service
four
times,
but
Betty
has
always
been
there
for
me
through
the
right
and
the
wrong
and
an
indifferent
Betty.
AE
AF
AF
AF
It
is
relevant
because
the
infusion
has
been
proven
to
teach
not
only
African-American
students
about
their
history,
but
all
students
of
the
greatness
of
African
culture,
which
is
really
done
today.
It
was
also
proven
that
when
African-American
children
learn
their
history,
they
are
far
less
likely
to
be
violent
and
their
overall
grades
improve.
AF
So
yes
condemn
the
Union
League,
but
also
condemned
the
school
district
of
Philadelphia,
which,
by
the
way,
is
the
only
District
in
the
state
that
does
not
have
an
electric
school
board
and
I
was
just
giving
a
text
today,
because
I
made
a
post
in
Facebook
on
Facebook.
That
Philadelphia
has
not
haven't,
had
an
elected
School
Board
since
1867..
AF
AG
D
AH
AH
AH
AH
AH
Make
thousands
of
dollars
in
illegal
campaign
contributions
to
get
your
zoning
permits,
approved
they
cut
down
our
trees
and
they
put
up
the
golfing
Corners
late
last
night,
I
heard
an
awful
sound,
the
big
yellow
tractor
tractor
to
the
ground,
and
don't
it
always
seem
to
go
that
backroom
deals
are
how
business
is
done.
They.
AH
A
A
J
J
J
Most
of
you
and
his
body
know
I'm
born
and
raised
in
Point
Breeze
South
Philadelphia,
like
all
my
life
and
so
I
know,
Miss
Beaufort
growing
up
as
a
young
man
in
South,
Philadelphia
and
so
I
just
want
to
commend
her
for
her
hard
work
and
her
dedication
to
improving
the
quality
of
life
for
the
residents
and
pointing
prison.
She
has
no
problem
speaking
truth
to
power
and
always
speaks
with
a
sense
of
passion
and
commitment
for
doing
what's
right
on
behalf
of
the
people
and
Point
Bridge
South
Philadelphia.
J
AI
Good
afternoon,
council
president
members
of
council
and
taxpayers,
my
name
is
Melissa
Robbins
I'll,
be
commenting
on
resolution,
230044
sponsored
by
council
member
Sharon,
Vaughn
and
council
member
Kenyatta
Johnson
I'd
like
to
say
thank
you
for
everyone
who
participated
in
the
press
conference
last
Tuesday
denouncing
the
honoring
of
Governor
Ron
DeSantis,
as
well
as
the
protests.
What
many
of
you
do
not
know
is
he
left
there
and
then
was
honored
by
one
John
mcnesby,
president
of
fop
Lodge?
AI
What
does
the
Union
League
of
Philadelphia
and
at
the
fop
leader
president,
have
in
common
a
history
of
continued
white
supremacy
and
public
anti-blackness?
Most
of
you
don't
know
that
on
Election
Day,
the
people
who
voted
over
there
by
the
fop
that
sits
close
to
council
member
Brian
O'neill's
office,
the
black
people
that
voted
over
there
heard
the
n-word
monkey
word.
Guerrilla
word
I'm
here
to
say,
Governor
DeSantis
represents
a
part
of
American
history
that
is
behind
us,
and
anyone
who
agrees
with
that
way
of
thinking
or
submit
to
that
way
of
thinking.
AI
You
are
a
racist,
you
are
anti-blackness
and
the
days
of
subjugating
black
people
are
over.
Our
city
is
44
black
people,
just
like
the
gentleman
said.
We
have
awful
graduation
rates
off
of
matriculation
rates
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
EDS
and
meds.
Why
are
our
kids
not
in
those
classrooms?
Why
are
our
schools
not
fully
funded?
How
long
do
you
intend
to
beat
a
dead
horse
in
order
to
continue
the
life
of
white
supremacy?
That
requires
a
continued
subjugation
and
oppression
of
black
people?
We
see
it,
we
feel
it.
AI
Our
poverty
is
us
our
children,
our
inability
to
own
a
home
start
a
business,
be
educated
travel
while
being
black.
You
get
your
golf
courses,
you
get
your
special
clubs,
we
get
nothing.
You
criminalize
our
black
males
as
they
die
in
the
streets,
but
there's
enough
land
for
a
dirt
bike
park,
so
they
can
ride.
Free,
generate
money,
perform
their
excellent,
they're
brilliant.
How
many
more
years
must
black
people
suffer?
How
many?
How
many
I
don't
prepare
to
do
it
anymore?
AI
So
for
the
black
people
who
want
to
get
paid
off,
let
me
tell
you
something:
it's
a
whole
lot
of
people
like
Melissa,
Robbins,
I
ain't
for
sale.
You
sold
my
ancestors
stop
taking
money
to
benefit
in
the
moment,
while
your
people
suffer
look
around
the
city.
Look
at
Atlanta
get
up
off
your
butts
work
together
and
bring
black
people
up.
We
want
money,
we
don't
want
your
apology,
we
don't
want
your
scholarships,
we
don't
want
your
meals,
we
don't
want
your
hamburgers
and
we
don't
want
your
goddamn
pictures.
Invest
into
our
communities.
AI
Give
us
access
to
the
money.
What
was
the
American
Rescue
plan?
The
inflation
reduction
act
build
back
better.
Where
are
those
millions
of
dollars?
Harrisburg
is
sitting
on
12
billion.
Give
that
money
to
black
people.
We
earned
it.
We
deserve
it.
Our
ancestors
built
this
country
on
our
backs
and
we're
tired
of
anti-blackness.
V
V
V
Can
you
do
the
groundwork
when
I
came
there
Betty
and
she
introduced
me
to
Betty
and
Betty
said
she
wanted
to
help
out
and
we
went
forward.
We
won
that
campaign.
After
that,
Betty
was
there.
They
wanted
to
close
down
the
libraries
because
he
came
out.
We
went
over
there.
He
found
out.
We've
been
out
that
campaign
at
that
campaign.
One
day
we're
supposed
to
have
Outdoors.
V
They
all
have
a
protest,
not
too
many
showed
up,
because
it
was
raining
terribly
Betty
called
me
and
said.
Tell
me
you
ready
I
said
it's
raining.
She
said
a
little
water,
gonna
melt,
you
I
said
I,
don't
know
she
said
be
down
here.
So
I
come
down
there,
she's
standing
on
me
with
a
grandson
with
the
signs
there's
only
about
10
of
us
at
that
point,
because
people
didn't
show
up
we're
going
around
and
around
and
around
the
major
media
show
up
all
of
a
sudden
standing.
This
wife
said
we're
gonna.
Take
this
pitch.
V
Take
this
a
gift
of
the
Mayor
Michael
Nutter.
At
that
point
back,
he
said
who
with
me
Betty,
stands
up
and
said:
I,
don't
what
you
stand
I'm
going
with
you,
so
they
go
up
the
micro
Nutters
out
office
and
take
him
this
call
to
represent
if
he
comes
down
the
library
at
that
point,
that
that
story
ran
on
channel
six
I
just
want
to
say:
Betty
has
been
here
from
the
beginning.
V
If
it's
snowing
she's
there
with
her
boots,
it
was
Randy
she's
dead,
with
her
her
umbrella
and
I
want
to
say
it's
been
a
pleasure
to
serve
with
Betty
boofer
when
they
try
to
close
the
recreation
centers.
She
was
there
when
they
try
to
close
down
when
they
closed
out
slim.
She
was
there.
We
are
activists
and
we
do
what
we
do
and
I
want
to
say
that
I'm
glad
we
honor
her
while
she's
living
at
this
point.
So
she
can
hear
from
all
the
way
that
we
really
appreciate.
V
Betty,
beautiful
and
I
want
to
say
that
I
think
a
vote
today
for
that
resolution
is
a
vote
for
someone.
You
know
who
have
given
themselves
freely
voluntarily
and
that's
what
we
all
need
to
be
about
at
this
particular
point
and
Betty
I
took
a
chance
down
here
with
all
this
Harvest
coveted
and
you
know,
I
did
for.
A
V
And
I
want
to
say
thank
you
for
your
support
and
also
I
just
want
to
say:
can
we
reinstate
the
virtual
option
for
people
who
are
Harvest
and
do
not
want
to
come
down
here
in
city
council?
We
deserve
to
have
that
alternative
to
still
perform
our
right,
and
you
should
provide
that
to
us
because,
as
long
as
covert
is
out
here,
we
should
not
have
to
risk
Our
Lives
to
come
down
here
for
a
three-minute
comment.
Thank.
A
AJ
Good
afternoon
I'm,
Catherine,
Hicks
and
I'm
here,
representing
the
Philadelphia
branch
of
the
NAACP
on
behalf
of
the
resolution
230044.
Thank
you,
council
president,
the
council
and
the
public
for
allowing
me
to
be
here
today
to
speak
on
this.
I
am
here
because
we
stood
in
front
of
the
Union
League
more
than
a
week
ago,
in
protest
of
Ron,
the
Florida
governor,
Ron
desantos,
being
honored
with
the
highest
honor
that
that
lead
could
give.
AJ
We
are
in
total,
disbelief
and
appalled
that
he
who
disrespected
us
as
the
black
and
brown
Community,
was
taking
out
black
history
studies
in
our
schools.
He
is
known
for
being
a
racist.
He
has
has
broke
brought
out.
The
woke
stay
woke
now
on
being
looking
at
blacks
and
Browns,
as
not
being
a
not
not
being
good
enough
to
for
us
to
teach
in
in
schools
for
us
to
have
that
type
of
curriculum.
AJ
I
denounce
that
we
with
the
Philadelphia
Branch
NAACP
and
denounced
that
those
who
stood
with
us
denounced
that
I
am
in
support
of
this
resolution
and
I
feel
that
we
have
to
stand
up
and
say
that
this
is
not
something
that
we
are
going
to
have
happen
in
our
city.
We
are
not
going
to
allow
our
city
to
be
smeared
by
somebody,
the
Florida
governor
desantos,
who
comes
here,
and
then
we
acknowledge
Him
with
an
award,
so
I
feel
that
we
all
we
all,
should
stand
and
denounce
this
ask
the
Union
League.
AJ
We
have
demanded
that
they,
rescind
that
and
I'm,
asking
that
they
rescind
that
honor,
because
he
does
not
deserve
it.
Our
students
have
the
right
to
know
their
history.
Our
black
and
black
brown
children
in
schools
deserve
to
know
their
history,
and
so
I
am
in
total
support
of
this
resolution
and
I
ask
everyone
who
stood
with
us
that
that
day,
which
included
black
women's
Leadership,
Council,
the
black
clergy
now
and
a
number
of
organizations
and
the
community,
the
large
crowd
that
stood
out
there.
A
A
AL
AK
You
very
much
council
president.
This
was
brought
up
before
and
I
think
it
has
sit.
It
has
sat
for
a
while
I
think
the
Tyree
Nichols
case
once
again
raises
the
issue
of
training.
We
authorize
police
officers,
we
train
them,
we
give
them
lethal
Force,
they
are
able
and
trained
to
use
maximum
Force.
They
should
be
trained
to
use
minimum
force.
People
think
that
comes
naturally,
it
does
not
and
I'll
just
give
a
quick
example.
AK
If
you
and
I
are
engaged
in
the
physical
confrontation
and
we
are
equally
of
equal
strength,
you
give
a
hundred
percent
I
give
a
hundred
percent,
but
when
it
is
unequal,
when
my
50
is
too
much
for
you,
I
may
feel
that
I
am
not
using
much
force
on
you,
but
you
may
feel
it's
quite
different.
When
people
are
excited
when
their
adrenal
is
going,
it
does
take
training
people
also,
naturally,
when
they
feel
their
life
is
in
danger.
They
get
a
lot
of
adrenaline
their
blood,
sugars,
Rush.
AK
That
is
what's
supposed
to
happen,
and
so
the
measurement
of
the
danger
is
always
enhanced
and
it
does
take
training
to
understand
and
to
measure
what
the
danger
actually
is.
That's
true
of
anyone
who
does
any
type
of
combat
sport
from
wrestling
to
boxing
to
kickboxing.
You
learned
that
over
a
period
of
time,
however,
when
you
are
using
a
hundred
percent
of
your
strength
and
I'm
using
60,
but
there
are
five
of
me
when
there's
five
people
using
sixty
percent
on
one
person,
I
may
just
think
I'm
holding
your
arm.
AK
Another
person
may
think
they're
just
holding
your
leg,
but
the
other
three
people
are
doing
things
we
don't
know.
Maybe
someone
accidentally
hit
you
in
the
throat.
Maybe
someone
has
a
a
knee
in
your
solar
plexus,
just
even
without
the
force
itself.
The
excitement
that
occurs
the
adrenaline,
the
stress,
the
exact
anxiety.
If
you
have
any
type
of
situation,
you
could
be
seriously
injured
from
there.
It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
city
to
properly
train
those
that
also
authorizes
to
use
deadly
force,
maximum
force
and
other
types
of
force.
AK
It
is
good
for
the
officers
it's
good
for
the
public.
The
failing
of
what
happened
in
Memphis
is
the
responsibility
of
each
one
of
those
five
police
officers
and
everyone
who's
watching,
but
the
other
failure
is
the
failure
of
the
city
of
Memphis
and
its
police
department
and
not
training
those
it
holds
responsible
now,
they're
arrested,
they
have
been
fired
and
they
will
first
face
murder
charges.
This
happens
time
and
time
again
and
there
should
be
training
it
just
it.
AK
AK
H
Resolution
urging
the
United
States
Congress
to
pass
the
gun,
records,
restoration
and
preservation
act
introduced
last
session
by
U.S
senator
Bob,
Menendez
and
congresswoman
Barbara
Lee,
which
would
repeal
the
tea
art
amendments
whose
Provisions
have
hampered
efforts
to
address
gun
trafficking
by,
among
other
things,
identifying
holding
accountable,
irresponsible
gun
dealers
and
owners.
Cheer.
A
A
A
A
H
A
F
Thank
you,
Mr
President
and
colleagues.
Thank
you
for
your
patience.
I.
Thank
you
for
your
understanding.
Thank
you
for
putting
me
in
touch
with
the
proper
organizations
to
seek
guidance
about
environmental
justice.
It
is
not
a
perfect
thing,
but
it
is
a
overall
good
thing
for
the
benefit
of
the
community.
F
F
Freedom
to
speak,
but
not
freedom
of
effects,
not
one
dollar
of
government
money
from
this
city
is
going
into
the
restoration
of
that
Golf
Course.
That's
60
million,
plus
that
we
can
count
raised
by
people
who
care
about
the
historic
nature
of
the
first
integrated
golf
course
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
I.
Don't
know
where
these
people
were
when
I
first
was
elected
and
we
walk
through
the
neighborhoods
and
collected
golf
balls
because
of
the
broken
fences
that
were
in
people's
windshields
and
in
their
homes.
F
I,
don't
know
where
these
people
were
when
we
went
through
infestations
of
lantern
flies
infestation
of
possums
and
raccoons
in
the
community.
Adjacent
Overbrook,
Park
Overbrook
Cal
Park,
but
it
is
important
to
know
that
we,
in
spite
of
that,
are
willing
to
continue
the
dialogue.
I
learned
a
lot
about
environmental
justice.
Thank
you.
Colleagues.
F
We
we
started
this
under
the
nutter
Administration,
because
we
realize
then
that
for
all
of
our
Collective
golf
courses,
the
city
of
Philadelphia
only
received
fifteen
thousand
dollars
annually
in
Revenue
had
exceeding
expenses
to
keep
these
public
golf
courses
open,
and
so
now
we
have
an
opportunity
to
get
three
teams
financed
within
you
know
the
golf
courses
area
golf
teams:
you
have
a
commitment
from
them
to
do
dozens
of
kids
every
year.
That
will
learn
golf
course:
management
which
leads
to
careers
Pathways
out
of
poverty.
F
So
you
have
to
wait
a
good
with
the
bad
and
the
good
far
exceeds
the
bad
I
have
brought
for
you
and
Kevin
squiller
was
excited
to
finally
see
emails.
Supporting
the
golf
course.
Many
are
people
in
Overbrook.
Park
can't
come
down
here.
Why?
Because
they're
at
work,
but
I'd
like
to
submit
this
as
a
part
of
the
record,
to
show
that
there
is
substantial
support
and
we
have
had
dozens
of
meetings
and
we
know
what
my
district
needs
and
I
respect.
F
Looking
at
the
greater
good
for
the
city
of
Philadelphia
and
Trust,
the
fact
that
I
will
not
stop
talking
to
environmental
groups
I
will
this
is
this
I've
met
this.
This
has
two
amendments
already
because
of
things
we've
heard
things:
we've
agreed
upon
things:
we've
considered
a
part
of
the
legislation
that
won't
stop
after
today,
so
I
think
you
remember,
Johnson
I,
think
you
remember,
Richardson
I,
think
you
remember
Goodie
and
all
members
of
council
for
asking
the
tough
questions
and
making
us
find
the
right
answers.
Thank
you.
Mr
President.
A
AN
A
J
Thank
you,
council
president
I
just
wanted
to
take
a
moment
to
commend
my
colleague,
councilman
Captain,
Gilmer
Richardson,
for
this
particular
resolution.
I
remember
when
the
pandemic
first
hit
the
city
of
Philadelphia
and
we
were
getting
bombarded
by
calls
from
black
and
brown
small
businesses
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
who
need
a
Lifeline
of
support
to
help
their
businesses
continue
to
stay
afloat
and
even
though
we're
slowly
coming
out
of
pandemic.
J
A
H
AL
AL
That's
state
of
the
art
so
that
they
have
additional
opportunity,
because
I
learned
as
a
former
teacher
that
not
all
of
our
young
people
will
go
to
college,
but
they
should
be
college
or
career
ready
at
graduation
and
that's
what
we
need
to
continue
to
do
so
with
that
I
move.
The
adoption
of
this
resolution.
A
A
I
A
A
A
J
J
J
My
son
is
six,
is
eight
now
so
I
met
Marvin
about
two
years
before
them,
but
I
was
always
impressed
because
he
took
on
one
of
the
key
issues
that
we
have
to
address
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
and
that's
making
sure
our
young
people
are
educated
right.
Education
is
the
passport
for
all
of
us
out
of
poverty,
and
so
for
him
to
create
his
own
tutorial
program
right.
J
The
supplements,
the
education,
our
young
people
are
receiving
in
the
Philadelphia
public
school
system
and
our
charter
school
system,
as
well
as
our
private
and
parochial
system,
is
a
mission
that
I
believe
is
worthy
of
the
honor
that
he's
receiving
today,
and
so
I
wasn't
able
to
be
with
him
during
his
10-year
celebration
last
weekend,
because
I
was
out
of
town,
but
he
did
give
me
a
call
and
just
asked
for
my
support
and
I
just
want
to.
Let
him
know
that
I
would
continuously
support
him
as
he
moved
forward.
I
H
And
a
resolution
authorizing
the
city
council
committee
on
education
to
hold
public
hearings,
examining
the
levels
of
learning
loss
as
well
as
attendance
Trends
as
a
result
of
the
covid-19
pandemic,
and
to
understand
how
the
school
district
of
Philadelphia
plans
to
address
these
issues
introduced
today
by
councilman
Jones.
So
you
recognizes.
H
H
And
a
resolution
authorized
in
the
city
council
committee
on
education,
the
whole
public
hearings
to
examine
the
top
performing
magnet
schools
in
Philadelphia,
understand
their
strengths
and
relationship
to
underperforming
schools
and
to
develop
strategies
for
future
success
introduced
today
by
councilman
Jones.
Here.
A
H
Adopted
and
resolution
authorizing
the
city
council
committee
on
education
to
hold
public
hearings
to
evaluate
tracking
for
post-graduation
Pathways,
including
College
retention
rates,
career
Alternatives,
military
opportunities
and
the
school
to
prison
pipeline
introduced
today
by
councilman
Jones
councilman
Jones.
With.
F
H
And
a
resolution
authorizing
the
committee
on
transportation
and
Public
Utilities
to
hold
hearings
to
examine
the
Philadelphia
water
department,
request
to
increase
water
sewer
and
storm
water
rates
and
charges
and
its
impact
on
the
citizens
of
Philadelphia
introduced
today
by
councilman.
Johnson,
recognizes.
A
H
A
H
A
AP
I
I
just
wanted
to
make
it.
Thank
you,
council,
president
I
simply
just
wanted
to
answer
just
a
few
remarks
about
Karina
Tolson
Karina
tosin
is
someone
that
is
near
and
dear
to
my
heart:
I
I
love,
Mrs,
Tolson
she's,
a
not
only
she's
known
to
you
as
commissioner
Tolson,
but
for
me,
when
my
mother
passed
away
13
years
ago,.
AP
When
my
mother
passed
away
13
years
ago,
a
friend
of
mine
named
Lorena
Tolson
came,
it
came
into
my
life
and
said:
I
heard
that
your
mom
passed
away
and
I
wanted
to
invite
you
to
our
family
dinner
at
the
time
I
did
not
for
Christmas
at
the
time.
I
did
not
know
that
Mrs
Tolson
was
the
City
Commissioner
for
streets.
I
just
knew
that
her
mother
was
a
great
cook
and
that
she
needed
someone
who
she
wanted
to
invite
me
with
a
dinner.
AP
Ever
since
then
Mrs
Tolson,
the
Tolson
family,
has
been
there
every
step
of
the
way
and
anything
God
needed
this
family
has
provided
me
mentorship.
They
provided
me
with
support
emotionally
and,
most
importantly,
it's
provided
me
with
a
lot
of
love
and
Mrs.
Tolson
has
always
been
at
the
at
the
helm
of
that.
One
of
the
things
I'll
tell
you
about
Mrs
Tolson.
Is
that
a
lot
of
people
don't
know
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia?
I
did
mention
that
she's
an
excellent
cook
for
sure
but
she's
full
of
laughter,
full
of
love
and
she's.
AP
Also,
a
person
who
is
just
really
good
with
connecting
her
friends
to
Opportunities
and
supporting
them
to
be
excellent
individuals.
So
I
was
very
happy
when
council
member
squilla
helped
Nicole
introduce
this.
So
it
asked
me
to
co-introduce
this
particular
resolution,
because
I
really
love
Mrs,
Tolson
and
I
want
to
thank
her
for
her
40
years
of
service
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
under
six
different
mayors
as
a
streets.
AP
AP
Her
husband
made
mention
of
the
fact
that
in
the
blizzard
in
1996
occurred,
and
there
was
six
men
that
came
to
their
door
to
literally
shovel
her
out
and
when
they
shoveled
her
out,
she
said
I'll
be
back
and
she
never
came
back
many
until
days
later.
That
shows
our
dedication
to
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
so
I
would
just
want
to
say
I'm
just
so
happy
that
we're
honoring
her
for
all
of
the
service
that
she's
done
to
the
city.
Thank.
F
I
joined
my
colleague
member
Phillips
in
recognizing
Ms
Tolson,
commissioner
Tolson
she's,
a
fourth
district
resident,
but
as
streets
commissioner,
when
I
first
got
elected,
you
know
we
kind
of
wanted
to
be
take
a
deeper
dive
into
departments
and
I
made
the
mistake
of
challenging
her
that
I
could
throw
more
trash
than
she
could
well
after
one
block
thought
trash,
it
was
over
and
she
kept
going
and
kept
going
and
was
an
amazing
leader
of
that
department.
I
further
remember,
as
a
elected
official,
a
great
snowstorm
I
can't
remember
what
year
was
but
Winfield
96.
F
What
was
this
is
after
I
was
elected,
so
this
this
one
I
remember
because
I
was
getting
so
many
calls.
I
was
overwhelmed,
president
Clark
with
caused
about
small
streets,
and
we
couldn't
get
people
out,
and
it
was
so
bad
that
the
EMS
people
had
to
take
people
out
on
sleds
and
I.
Never
forget
her.
Sending
the
troops
the
the
plows
through
Winfield
and
I
just
couldn't
I
recorded
it.
F
I
still
have
it,
and
people
were
clapping
just
to
see
that
kind
of
basic
City
service
that
for
40
years
she
provided,
and
so
she
went
on
to
the
parking
authority.
But
you
know
I
hope
that
the
next
mayor
will
be
smart
enough
to
bring
her
back
somehow
some
way
as
a
consultant,
because
when
it
comes
to
basic
Services,
she
knows
her
stuff.
And
so
thank
you.
Member
Phillips,
for
recognizing
her.
AL
For
recognizing
clarina
Tolson
on
the
occasion
of
her
retirement,
I
too
wanted
to
give
her
Kudos
and
on
the
occasion
of
the
175th
anniversary
of
the
Philadelphia
High
School
for
Girls
I,
just
wanted
to
mention
that
she
too
is
a
girls
High
graduate
our
222nd
graduating
class
of
the
Philadelphia
High
School
for
Girls,
my
neighbor
in
the
fourth
Council
district
and
a
tremendous
public
servant
who
really
embodies
the
intangible
Spirit
of
the
Philadelphia
High
School
for
Girls,
so
Kudos,
and
congratulations
to
clarina
Tolson.
Thank
you,
Mr
President
thank.
J
J
Her
dad
was
the
former
State
Representative
of
the
seat,
I
held
of
the
186th
legislative
district
by
the
name
of
state
representative
Ed
Wiggins.
He
was
also
a
protege
of
the
late
Congressman
Bill
Barrett,
who
was
a
Powerhouse
in
South
Philadelphia
Karina
Thompson
is
his
daughter,
so
she
come
from
a
long
line
of
public
servants
and
it
has
always
remained
committed
to
improving
the
quality
of
life
of
not
only
all
philadelphians
but
also
her
leak.
J
Also,
her
home
neighborhood
of
South
Philadelphia
I'm,
still
being
a
member
of
Union
Baptist
Church
on
my
19th
in
Fitzwater.
So
when
I
saw
the
introduction,
I
said
it's
only
very
fitting
to
acknowledge
her,
but
also
the
very
heartfelt
words
that
councilman
Phillips
shared
regarding
his
relationship.
That's
clearing
of
Tulsa,
that's
always
been
her
character
and
how
she
carried
herself,
and
so
with
that
being
said,
I
want
to
all
I
just
wanted
to
add
my
words
of
support,
as
she's
being
acknowledged
on
this
day.
Thank
you,
council
president.
AD
AD
I'm,
not
sure
a
position
exists
anymore,
but
she
looked
like
she
was
in
high
school
when
she
started
she
would
be
in
office
and
I'm
sure
my
colleagues
offices
but
I
know
in
mine
at
least
once
a
week
and
now
I
understand
the
level
of
Service
public
service
she
had
in
her
DNA,
which
I
wasn't
aware
of
it.
But
when
you
say
somebody
started
at
the
bottom
and
worked
their
way
up,
it
became
the
top
dog
in
the
in
the
department.
AD
She
was
that
she
started
the
lowest
level
and
Rose
to
the
highest
level
and
it's
deserving
and
while
her
hair
may
be
a
little
grayer
as
she
she
looks
like
she
did
when
she
started
in
the
early
80s
and
she's,
always
happy
too,
which
is
has
been
mentioned.
Never
never
seen.
Clarina
upset,
no
matter
what
you
were
not
yelling,
but
trying
to
get
done.
She
always
just
knew
what
she
was
doing
and
now
that
I
know
her
background.
E
Thank
you,
Mr
President
I
just
wanted
to
Echo
the
sentiments
of
my
colleagues.
Clarina
Tolson
was
someone
that
I
knew
in
in
many
different
capacities.
You
know
whether
it's
revenue
or
streets,
or
you
know
the
PPA
or
all
you
know
any
of
the
different
departments
in
which
she
worked
in.
She
just
had
a
real
Spirit
of
excellence,
and
so
I
just
wanted
to
join
the
course
of
my
colleagues
and
salute
her
as
someone
who
was
always
wanting
to
be
helpful
to
each
and
every
one
of
us.
E
A
E
E
A
H
A
A
AQ
Thank
you,
Council
president
and
Council
colleagues.
I
want
to
take
a
moment
to
lift
up
the
resolution
that
I
passed
today:
honoring
Betsy
Miss,
Betty
Beaufort,
who
many
of
you
know
for
years
of
dedication
or
service
in
her
South
Philadelphia
Community
as
we
enter
Black
History
Month.
This
is
a
first
in
my
series
of
resolutions.
Honoring
black
women,
for
their
essential
contributions
to
our
city.
I
knew
Miss,
Betty
well
and
I've
seen
her
strength
as
an
organizer
firsthand.
AQ
She
and
I
orgas
organized
together
in
support
of
public
education
against
predatory
development
and
I've
always
been
in
awe
of
her
integrity
and
I
thought.
It
was
important.
I
think
my
colleague
councilmember
Johnson,
mentioned
to
give
people
their
flowers
while
they're
living
and
too
often
as
black
women
were
not
honored
until
the
end.
So
I
thought
it
was
important
that
we
honor
folks
who
paved
the
way
for
my
advocacy
and
my
organizing.
She
taught
me
so
much
when
I
just
started
out
as
a
young
organizer.
AQ
It
was
The
Three,
Amigos,
Miss,
Betty
Miss
Wilma,
and
where
did
she
go?
Miss
Maria?
She
was
here
too.
Oh,
she
had
to
leave
and
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
I
honored
them
now
Ms
Betty
has
been
an
integral
member
of
several
neighborhood-based
campaigns,
including
the
coalition
to
save
libraries
in
2008
and
2009.
The
coalition
to
embolize
the
undemocratic
School
Reform
Commission.
The
group
of
2.3's
neighbors
that
organize
an
attempt
to
prevent
the
sale
of
Smith
Elementary
School
to
be
turned
into
luxury
apartments.
AQ
Miss
buddy
has
never
been
afraid
to
stand
up
to
powerful
interests,
whether
it
be
fighting
against
multinational
corporations
attempting
to
interfere
in
our
neighborhood
or
local
developer,
threatened
retaliatory
measures.
When
Miss
Betty
joined
the
lawsuit
against
him.
Miss
Betty,
passion
and
devotion
is
evident
in
every
campaign.
AQ
She's
worked
on
her
work
in
the
coalition
to
save
libraries
led
to
being
named
the
president
of
the
friends
of
Queen
Memorial
Library
in
Point
Breeze
in
2009,
which
is
the
potential
that
she
continues
to
hold
today
and
at
the
time
when
our
young
people
need
investment
and
support
at
robust
programming.
More
than
ever
Miss
Betty's
passion
for
Education
Community
advocacy.
AQ
Libraries
reminds
us
all
that
we
need
funds
for
these
city
services
and
I
know.
There
are
many
people
in
the
council
chambers
today
who
showed
up
to
celebrate
Miss
Betty.
Some
have
left
because
of
her
work
that
she
has
been
doing
for
years
and
for
others,
her
courage
is
an
inspiration
to
people
who
believe
in
doing
what's
right
and
I'm
so
proud
to
honor
her
with
this
resolution
today.
Thank
you,
so
much
council
president.
AM
AM
This
is
what
creates
the
mistrust
that
runs
so
deep
within
the
black
and
brown
communities
and
is
what
leads
me
to
the
recent
news
of
the
Philadelphia
Police
Department's
22nd
District
Captain
nasid
I
kill
who's
accused
of
paying
himself
with
an
anti-violence
Grant
meant
for
a
youth
boxing
program
called
guns
down,
gloves
up
that
he
started.
He
like
the
former
Memphis
police
officer
betrayed
our
trust
of
their
communities,
maybe
not
the
same
way,
but
it's
betrayal
nonetheless,
and
Captain
not
killed,
should
be
terminated
for
his
actions.
AN
Were
you
know
it's
just
senseless
violence
and
I
would
be
doing
us
a
disservice
if
I
didn't
also
ask
for
the
legislature
to
man
up
and
if
they
don't
want
to
do.
It
then
give
us
the
right
to
enact
our
own
gun
legislation.
Also
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia
enough's
enough,
somebody
has
to
make
a
stand
and
I
can
tell
you
if
they
don't
have
the
guts
to
do
it.
I
know
this
body
does
so
just
pass
it
up
and
we'll
take
it.
Thank
you,
Mr
President
thank.
A
A
And
you
you
all
are
from
where
now
Parkway
all
of
you.
Thank
you
all
so
much
for
coming
in.
We
appreciate
all
right
awesome,
unfortunately,
we're
getting
ready
to
close
out
for
the
day.
So
next
time
come
along,
so
you
can
see
us
in
action.
We
appreciate
you
being
here,
though
real
quick
before
I'm,
sorry,
tier
Rick
and
I
was
a
councilwoman
McBeth.
A
Eight
grade
eight.
Thank
you
all
again.
Next
time
just
come
along,
we
really
would
like
you
to
see
what
we
do
here.
You
know
it's
important.
We
appreciate
you
all
being
here
before
we
close
out
just
want
to
make
an
announcement.
The
Philly
street
light
Improvement
project
on
Thursday
February,
2nd
in
the
caucus
room
immediately
find
out
following
our
Council
session,
and
lunch
will
be
provided.
That's
always
a
good
thing.
A
The
Philadelphia
Energy
Authority,
the
streets
department,
the
office
of
sustainability
and
the
Project
Lead
vendor
amaresco
will
provide
detailed
project
updates
how
stakeholder
engagement
is
being
Incorporated,
city-wide
lighting
design
and
update
on
Project
costs
and
bond
issuance,
and
the
timeline,
which
is
very
important
for
installation
and
data
driven
process
for
prioritizing
neighborhoods
with
the
greatest
lighting
needs.
I
see.
Emily
is
your
power
over
there
from
our
Energy
Authority.
A
So
folks
is
real,
important
I
know
we
were
out
in
the
street
yesterday,
and
people
were
talking
about
being
able
to
light
streets
up
as
a
significant
issue
as
it
relates
to
Public
Safety.
So
that's
available
for
members
and
staff
immediately
following
the
council
session
and
with
that
the
chair
recognizes
councilman
squiller
for
a
motion
to
adjourn.