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Bill 250526

Renaming the Wissinoming Recreation Center to the “Margaret Tartaglione Recreation Center” to honor the life and legacy of Margaret “Marge” Tartaglione, a pioneering public servant and leader in Philadelphia’s politics.

Introduced May 15, 2025Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember LozadaCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember Squilla

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 12, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (16)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. I'm pleased to advise you that on June 13th, 2025, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 5th, 2025. Bill No. 250001, 250371, 250433, 250434, 250440, 250485, 250486, 250487. And that on June 13th, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 12th, 2025. Bill No. 241024…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2025 · Sep 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Property and Public Works to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 250483, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the property bounded by Cobbs Creek, 75th Street (extended), Buist Avenue and 78th Street and owned by the Redevelopm…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 15, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 30, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  3. May 30, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. May 30, 2025AMENDED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. May 30, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Jun 5, 2025SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 5, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 5, 2025READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 12, 2025READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jul 16, 2025SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Renaming the Wissinoming Recreation Center to the "Margaret Tartaglione Recreation Center" to honor the life and legacy of Margaret "Marge" Tartaglione, a pioneering public servant and leader in Philadelphia's politics. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. WHEREAS, Margaret "Marge" Tartaglione was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she and her husband Eugene built a loving family, raising five children. A proud matriarch, Marge was deeply devoted to her children-including State Senator Christine "Tina" Tartaglione-and to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her personal and professional lives reflected a lifelong commitment to service, strength, and loyalty; and WHEREAS, Marge Tartaglione served as Chairwoman of the Board of City Commissioners for four decades, overseeing elections in Philadelphia and ensuring the integrity of the city's democratic processes; and WHEREAS, Known for her fierce independence and commanding presence, Marge was a trailblazer for women in politics at a time when few had a seat at the table, earning admiration as a politician who spoke her mind and fought persistently for her constituents and committee members; and WHEREAS, As the longtime Democratic Leader of the 62nd Ward in Northeast Philadelphia, she was a fixture in her community and hosted political meetings in her Oxford Circle home that became known for their intensity, honesty, and community focus; and WHEREAS, Marge Tartaglione mentored generations of political leaders, opened doors for women in public service, and remained a steadfast advocate for neighborhood-level concerns, from potholes to public safety, always delivering on her promise to serve people; and WHEREAS, Her legacy continues through her family and the countless Philadelphians whose lives she touched through her work, leadership, and unrelenting dedication to public life; now, therefore, be it The Wissinoming Recreation Center is hereby renamed the "Margaret Tartaglione Recreation Center" to commemorate the life and service of Marge Tartaglione, a groundbreaking public servant, political icon, and tireless champion for the people of Philadelphia. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End