Parker was met with a standing ovation and overwhelming enthusiastic applause as she entered the City Council Chamber, escorted by Councilmembers Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, Isaiah Thomas, Cindy Bass, and Mark Squilla.
Parker invited the packed chamber of residents and elected officials to share her vision and outlined promises made during the campaign for a cleaner, greener city with greater economic opportunity for all. With her infectious enthusiasm and positive nature, Parker expressed her gratitude for being back home, recounting her first experience standing in Council Chambers at 17 years old to deliver a Black History Month speech.
Emphasizing her unwavering dedication to her “One Philly Budget” and her willingness to overcome any challenges or obstacles, Parker laid out her Budget proposal as follows:
Funding her $6.29 billion dollar with no new taxes, though the city is losing federal COVID-19 relief dollars halfway through the fiscal year and faces lower-than-expected growth in some taxes.
The fiscal year 2025 operating budget contains $141 million in new spending to support her “five pillars.”
- $36 million for Clean and Green Initiatives
“We’re investing roughly 18 million in a new residential cleaning program, with dedicated cleaning crews for each Council District. My budget funds a team with a team leader, equipment, and trash trucks for each Council District,” stated Parker.
- $33 million for Public Safety
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