Last week, Mayor Kenney formally introduced his budget to City Council. His proposed budget includes: Public Strategies provides more detailed analysis of the budget proposal here. ...more
4/23/2021
/ Affordable Housing ,
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Budgets ,
Homeless Issues ,
Property Tax ,
Public Safety ,
Rental Property ,
School Districts ,
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State and Local Government ,
State Funding ,
Tax Reform
On April 15, Mayor Kenney presented his budget proposal to City Council. Mayor Kenney largely used the $1.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan to fill in revenue shortfalls. Throughout his address, he stated that he would...more
4/22/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Budgets ,
Federal Funding ,
Homeless Issues ,
Housing Market ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Neighborhood Revitalization ,
Public Safety ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Reform
Philadelphia City Councilmember Allan Domb introduced three bills that would lower certain business taxes in Philadelphia. The bills would make the following changes to the city’s tax structure: Councilmember Domb believes...more