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Mayor Parker is staring down a big tax fight, a ‘housing D-Day,’ and potential federal cuts. Here are 6 takeaways from her budget address.
Mayor Parker is staring down a big tax fight, a ‘housing D-Day,’ and potential federal cuts. Here are 6 takeaways from her budget address. Coming soon to City Hall: a big housing plan, and a major fight over taxes.
Mayor Parker spends big in $6.7B Philly budget plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out a $6.7 billion budget blueprint Thursday that would hike spending and overhaul city taxes. Why it matters: Parker is keeping her foot on the gas, seeking to boost spending by nearly 6% over last year to check items off her ambitious agenda.
Mayor Parker unveils $6.7B budget in major investments for Philadelphians
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
Mayor Parker presents $6.7B city budget proposal touting $800M housing plan, 'historic' tax cuts, extended-year Philly school pilot expansion
What you need to knowMayor Cherelle L. Parker delivered her second budget address Thursday to Philadelphia City Council.The speech kicks off three months of negotiations between the Parker administration and lawmakers over the fiscal year 2026 city budget,
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's 2026 budget includes tax cuts, preparations for 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker is introducing her 2026 budget for the city of Philadelphia in a City Council session Thursday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker calls for historic tax cuts in Philadelphia budget address
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her proposed spending plan on Thursday, delivering her second budget address to City Council.
What's in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's 2026 budget?
The mayor spoke to a session of City Council at City Hall on Thursday and set the city's priorities for the 2026 fiscal year, which begins in July 2025.
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Live: Philadelphia mayor to deliver 2026 budget proposal
Now in her second year in the highest office in the city, Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to unveil her proposal for the upcoming fiscal year to City Council on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Restructuring of city taxes expected in Mayor Parker’s new Philly budget proposal
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to announce a restructuring of city taxes when she introduces her $6.7 billion budget to City Council.
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
The campaign would receive $5 million in fiscal year 2026 and $30 million over next six years under new budget.
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Mayor Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend millions on housing
Philadelphia would cut business tax rates every year and begin spending hundreds of millions of newly allocated dollars on ...
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Mayor Parker Floats Borrowing $800M For Housing, Eliminating Construction Tax
Mayor Cherelle Parker's $6.7M budget proposal includes borrowing $800M for her housing initiative and eliminating ...
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‘They need it now’: Parker proposes ‘historic’ investment to expand Philly’s housing supply
The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.
Mayor Cherelle Parker pitches her $6.7 billion budget plan as Trump’s ‘grave’ threat to cut aid to cities looms
The Trump administration has already cut funding to the city for sustainability programs, City Finance Director Rob Dubow ...
Mayor Adams appoints four new deputy mayors after controversy over corruption case triggered mass exodus
Hizzoner tapped Adolfo Carrión Jr. to serve as deputy mayor for housing, economic development and workforce; Suzanne ...
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Philly Mayor Parker says public safety is top priority, allocates money in budget for public safety initiatives
Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
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Smithville Fire Chief Parker
Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker addressed the City Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday, March 3, at a workshop meeting ...