Philadelphia City Council / Lead Safety Press Conference 10-31-2016

Philadelphia-area elected officials gathered at City Hall on Monday, October 31, 2016 to discuss ongoing efforts to address concerns about lead-levels, lead safety and the impact of lead contamination on children.

Here, community leaders discuss the importance of addressing lead safety, especially for children and other vulnerable communities and express support for coordinated legislative efforts.

In attendance:

Philadelphia City Council Members:
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District)
State Rep. Maria Donnatucci (185th District)
State Rep. Donna Bullock (195th District)

Philadelphia-area elected officials gathered at City Hall on Monday, October 31, 2016 to discuss ongoing efforts to address concerns about lead-levels, lead safety and the impact of lead contamination on children.

Here, U.S. Congressman-elect Dwight Evans (PA-2nd District) talks about the need to coordinate lead safety on the state and federal level, as well as on a municipal level.

In attendance:

Philadelphia City Council Members:
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District)
State Rep. Maria Donnatucci (185th District)
State Rep. Donna Bullock (195th District)

Philadelphia-area elected officials gathered at City Hall on Monday, October 31, 2016 to discuss ongoing efforts to address concerns about lead-levels, lead safety and the impact of lead contamination on children.

Here, Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) and State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District) discuss the importance of state and federal resources to addressing lead safety and infrastructure issues statewide and nationwide.

In attendance:

Philadelphia City Council Members:
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District)
State Rep. Maria Donnatucci (185th District)
State Rep. Donna Bullock (195th District)

Philadelphia-area elected officials gathered at City Hall on Monday, October 31, 2016 to discuss ongoing efforts to address concerns about lead-levels, lead safety and the impact of lead contamination on children.

Here, State Representative Donna Bullock (195th District) discusses her legislative efforts on lead safety and her personal family experiences with lead contamination.

In attendance:

Philadelphia City Council Members:
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District)
State Rep. Maria Donnatucci (185th District)
State Rep. Donna Bullock (195th District)

Philadelphia-area elected officials gathered at City Hall on Monday, October 31, 2016 to discuss ongoing efforts to address concerns about lead-levels, lead safety and the impact of lead contamination on children.

In attendance:

Philadelphia City Council Members:
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

State Senator Vincent Hughes (7th District)
State Rep. Maria Donnatucci (185th District)
State Rep. Donna Bullock (195th District)