Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a comprehensive $246 million plan aimed at addressing the city's long-standing issues with cleanliness and safety. The initiative, dubbed as an effort to clean up 'Filthadelphia,' includes a pilot for twice-weekly trash pickup in select neighborhoods and a commitment to remove 10,000 abandoned cars. The plan has been met with support from City Council members, including Councilmember JG, who praised the move towards providing high-quality municipal services across all communities. The budget proposal was presented during a historic address to the Philadelphia City Council, highlighting the focus on cleaner streets and safer environments, particularly in the Kensington neighborhood. Business owners and residents have expressed optimism about the potential improvements the plan could bring.
Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country. Here's what you need to know. via @tough_schmidt_ https://t.co/Tipe4g0Ind
Here’s what Mayor Parker proposed in her first budget to fight litter and illegal dumping in Philly https://t.co/X8DA0gRrrS https://t.co/JdzZDk2kWO
Under Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, the city’s Kensington neighborhood will soon see cleaner streets and a safer environment. @LaurenJMayk has more on Mayor Parker’s plans and reaction from business owners. https://t.co/uqukgvMc0Y
The @PHLCouncil Weekly Report: ✅ Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Gives Historic Budget Address To Philadelphia City Council This Week Read more here at https://t.co/TCJe03eIF8 https://t.co/uyBNr6aFY3
For years, I have led City Council's efforts to provide every community with high-quality municipal services. @phillymayor's plan to deliver comprehensive relief, rather than the piecemeal improvements we usually see, is exactly what our communities deserve! https://t.co/noxdtVhaJd
Mayor Parker’s $246 million plan to clean up “Filthadelphia” includes a pilot for twice weekly trash pickup in certain neighborhoods and a promise to haul away 10,000 abandoned cars. https://t.co/Ys67Hwdlxp