In the News…

A Greener Philadelphia

Jim Kenney Wants Inmates to Clean Philadelphia
Electric Cars Coming to Philly?
PA Lawmakers Consider Plastic Bag Tax
Philadelphia officials argue over updated LED streetlights
Cool Roofs
City Council Committee of the Environment

Public Safety

Councilman Jim Kenney on City Violence (video)
One Great Idea: Jim Kenney, Philadelphia councilman at large
Councilman Urges Kids To See “Bully” Documentary (video)

Accessible & Fiscally Responsible Government

Philadelphia Councilman Thinks Verizon May Be Foot-Dragging On FiOS Construction
City Still Wants Swap Money Back—If They Can Get It
Philly contemplates starting a rainy day fund, in the middle of a rainy day
Dialing City Hall
Jim Kenney, City Councilman, on Philly 311 today, tomorrow and what is holding it back
Councilman Kenney On the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) (video)

Construction & Building Safety

Keeping Construction Projects From Blocking Sidewalks
Facades Must Be Checked
Tower Crane Use in Philadelphia Faces Tough Safety Guidelines

Quality-of-Life

Philadelphia Councilman James Kenney Seeks Tip Protection
Funding for Memorial Statue of O.V. Catto
Councilman Calls for Replacing Towing Companies
Faculty Member Jim Kenney: The Power of One