Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled her first budget proposal since taking office, outlining a $6.3 billion spending plan aimed at addressing various city needs without raising taxes. The budget, set to be presented to City Council, emphasizes increased funding for law enforcement, improvements in public safety, and initiatives for cleaner and greener communities. Additionally, the proposal includes investments in commercial corridor cleaning, affordable housing, and enhanced support for the Streets department and SEPTA. Mayor Parker's plan also introduces new measures for neighborhood cleanliness, such as the establishment of trash pick-up crews, more money for schools, and community initiatives.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.3 billion budget includes funding for more police officers, improvements to the Streets department, more funding for SEPTA, neighborhood cleanings and much more. https://t.co/JRJvtwSGZb
In her first budget presentation, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered a multibillion dollar spending plan with more money for schools, police and community initiatives -- like new neighborhood trash pick up crews -- with no tax increase. https://t.co/e9whncrwyP
Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her first budget address, promising to “enforce the law” and clean up the city. https://t.co/i7Xxk8ZR75
Watch: The City Council meeting where Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will deliver a $6.3 billion budget plan has begin. The mayor is expected to unveil a spending plan with more money for schools, police and community initiatives with no tax increase. https://t.co/ZL5QnAa6aj
WATCH LIVE at 10 a.m.: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is giving her first budget address to City Council. https://t.co/JRJvtwSGZb
What to expect ahead of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's 1st budget address https://t.co/6UcabeZpRF
Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget, to be delivered to City Council on Thursday, proposes new spending in areas including public safety, clean and green initiatives and affordable housing. ⤵ https://t.co/95wikJFYBA
Mayor Parker’s first budget in office will be a $6.29 billion proposal, which plans to keep taxes flat, adds resources for law enforcement, and boosts funding for priorities such as commercial corridor cleaning. https://t.co/VfBX8Sdcth