Resolution 060295
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section Providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006.
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“Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060295.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage
“I'm sorry. Since Resolution No. 060295 is a Charter change to the Home Rule Charter, it, of course, requires a two-thirds majority. The Chief Clerk will have to 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING read the roll at this point in time, please.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 060287, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled 'Referenda Approval by the Voters,' by adding a new section providing that…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2006 · Jun 15, 2006 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 20, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 20, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 20, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 12, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
- Jun 12, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
- Jun 12, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Law and Government
- Jun 15, 2006FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 14, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 14, 2006FAILED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section Providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006. ..Body WHEREAS, Under Section 6 of the First Class City Home Rule Act (53 P.S. §13106), an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter may be proposed by a resolution of the Council of the City of Philadelphia adopted with the concurrence of two-thirds of its elected members; now, therefore, RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, THAT the following amendment to Article VIII of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is hereby proposed and shall be submitted to the electors of the City on an election date designated by ordinance: ARTICLE VIII PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION * * * CHAPTER 5 REFERENDA APPROVED BY THE VOTERS * * * §8-502. Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq by the end of year 2006 We, the citizens of Philadelphia, believe that our troops have performed their mission successfully and with honor. It is now time for U.S. troops to come home from Iraq. Withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006 will strengthen Iraqi determination to establish a coalition government and to rebuild their nation. ..End