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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. “Bill No. , a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. , to assess property owners within the district the special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with…”

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

  2. “Yes, sir. The Committee on Public Property and Public works to which we're referred the following bills: Bill Number 250573, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP for use by the city of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain…”

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

Status timeline

  1. Sep 11, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 30, 2025Re-Referred · COUNCIL PRESIDENT
  3. Dec 1, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Dec 1, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Dec 1, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Dec 4, 2025SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 4, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 4, 2025READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 11, 2025READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jan 7, 2026SIGNED · MAYOR

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