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Bill 250717

Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced Sep 11, 2025Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember LozadaCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember YoungCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember Bass

Properties named in this bill

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5801 FRANKFORD AVE

How members voted

  1. Vote on Dec 11, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

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

From the floor

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  1. “…roachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions. Bill 250717, an and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Avenue, as "Margaret Tartaglione Park" in the City of Philadelphia. Bill 250771, dash a an ordinance authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS, or a subsequent owner, to install, own and maintain an encroachment …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2025 · Dec 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250717, an ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wilson Avenue Park, located at 5801 Frankford Avenue as Margaret Tartaglione Park in the city of Philadelphia. Bill Number 250801, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the city to acquire …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 4, 2025 · Dec 4, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 11, 2025
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

  2. Oct 30, 2025
    Re-Referred · COUNCIL PRESIDENT

    This Bill was Re-Referred.to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works

  3. Dec 1, 2025
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  4. Dec 1, 2025
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  5. Dec 1, 2025
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Dec 4, 2025
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Dec 4, 2025
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Dec 4, 2025
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  9. Dec 11, 2025
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Jan 7, 2026
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as "Margaret Tartaglione Park" in the City of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, Margaret "Marge" Tartaglione, a lifelong Philadelphian who, in partnership with her husband Eugene, raised a devoted family of five children. As a proud matriarch she was deeply committed to her children, as well as many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout her life, both personally and professionally, Marge exemplified unwavering dedication, resilience, and loyalty; and WHEREAS, Marge Tartaglione played a vital role in managing Philadelphia's elections and upholding the integrity of its democratic systems through her role on the Board of City Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Marge Tartaglione is recognized for her strong will and formidable presence as she has broken through barriers for women in politics during an era of limited representation, and gained respect as an advocate for her constituents and colleagues; and WHEREAS, As the longtime Democratic Leader of the 62nd Ward in Northeast Philadelphia, Marge Tartaglione was a deeply rooted presence in her community, hosting political meetings in her Oxford Circle home that reflected her unwavering commitment to local engagement; and WHEREAS, Marge Tartaglione guided and inspired multiple generations of political leaders, championed opportunities for women in public service, and consistently prioritized grassroots issues, from street repairs to community safety, staying true to her commitment to serve the people of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Her legacy continues to live through her family and the many Philadelphia residents whose lives were shaped by her service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public life; now, therefore, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Wissinoming Park located at 5801 Frankford Ave is hereby renamed and designated as "Margaret Tartaglione Park" SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End