City Council responds when people show up publicly, consistently, and repeatedly. Every voice adds pressure. Every seat filled sends a message.

City Council Town Halls

Speak directly to your Council member before the May 6 hearing

  • Tue, April 28
    6:00 – 7:30 PM
    Upper Room Baptist Church 7236 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
  • Thu, April 30
    6:00 – 7:30 PM
    Mummers Museum 1100 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • Tue, May 5
    6:00 – 7:30 PM
    Salt & Light Church 5736 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Most Important — Budget Hearing

Budget Hearing

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Philadelphia City Council Chambers, Room 400
Fourth Floor, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA
To testify: call 215-686-3407 or email budget@phila.gov by 3 PM the day before with your name, position (support/oppose), phone number, and address.

Mayor Parker's Town Halls

Additional opportunities across the city through late May

  • Thu, May 7
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    JYK Discovery Charter School 4700 Parkside Avenue — West Parkside, 4th District
  • Tue, May 12
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    Thomas Holme Elementary School 9125 Academy Road — Northeast, 6th District
  • Thu, May 14
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    St. Cecilia's Catholic Church 535 Rhawn Street — Fox Chase, 10th District
  • Thu, May 21
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    Victory Christian Center 5220 Whitby Avenue — Kingsessing, 3rd District
  • Thu, May 28
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    Cohocksink Recreation Center 2901 Cedar Street — Port Richmond, 1st District

Sign the Petition

Join Philadelphia small business owners calling on City Council to pass the LIFT Act.

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