City Council responds when people show up publicly, consistently, and repeatedly. Every voice adds pressure. Every seat filled sends a message.
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
Fourth Floor, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA
To testify: call 215-686-3407 or email budget@phila.gov by 3 PM on May 5 with your name, position (support/oppose), phone number, and address.
What to know for May 6
- Arrive early. The session runs all day — the LIFT bill's slot isn't announced in advance.
- Getting in: Enter at the northeast corner of City Hall (Market & Broad, near the Masonic Temple). Bring a government-issued ID to pass through security.
- Pre-register to testify using the contact info above — it takes 2 minutes and is the official requirement for public hearings. When you arrive, sign in at the booklet at the Room 400 entrance with your name and Bill No. 251026.
- Testify: You have 2 minutes (~300 words). Lead with your personal story — how this affects your work and income. Council responds to people, not statistics.
- Finish strong: End with “That concludes my testimony.”
- Bring: Your ID, notes, water, and a pen.
Mayor Parker's Town Halls
Additional opportunities across the city through late May
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Thu, May 76:00 – 8:00 PMJYK Discovery Charter School 4700 Parkside Avenue — West Parkside, 4th District
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Tue, May 126:00 – 8:00 PMThomas Holme Elementary School 9125 Academy Road — Northeast, 6th District
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Thu, May 146:00 – 8:00 PMSt. Cecilia's Catholic Church 535 Rhawn Street — Fox Chase, 10th District
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Thu, May 216:00 – 8:00 PMVictory Christian Center 5220 Whitby Avenue — Kingsessing, 3rd District
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Thu, May 286:00 – 8:00 PMCohocksink Recreation Center 2901 Cedar Street — Port Richmond, 1st District