Kendra Brooks

1. “Thank you, Council President. I want to be marked present for Council, but also ask for leave for official Council business and be marked aye on all bills and resolutions.”

   Stated Meeting, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

2. “Thank you, Council President. Today we are joined by three people whose passion for eviction diversion program and smart work behind the scenes is part of why the program has become a national model, Susan Layne, Leo Elliot and Nancy Giacomini. Even though they do not work for the city, they have gone above and beyond in helping to build, test and fix and refine the portal, making the program work better for tenants,…”

   Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

3. “Further Resolves, that an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Jane Golden as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. (Applause.)”

   Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

4. “My point of personal privilege is saying thank you to PFT for pushing me to be here. Shout out to Yvette Young who got me started and politicized me as a parent, a PFT leader. Whereas, through collective action and community partnership and steadfast civic engagement, the PFT has helped elevate public education as a cornerstone of opportunity, equity and social progress; and”

   Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

5. “What impact do you see water shutoffs or threats of water shutoffs having on families? And I'm asking because I was wondering what other policies have you seen other cities and states do around water policies that we could be doing here in Philadelphia? COMMISSIONER McCOLGAN: I just want to make sure that I heard you correctly. Did you ask what's the impact of shut-offs?”

   COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Latest recorded votes on substantive legislation, plus 14 on ceremonial resolutions (shown on each bill page).

Yes

96%1,364 of 1,425

No

3%42 of 1,425

Abstained

0%0 of 1,425

Absent

1%19 of 1,425

1. Voted AyeBill 260564ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions.

2. Voted AyeBill 260536ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District…

3. Voted AyeBill 260535ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.

4. Voted AyeBill 260534ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

5. Voted AyeBill 260533ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafés," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk cafés provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.

6. Voted AyeBill 260532ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

7. Voted AyeBill 260531ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises locat…

8. Voted AyeBill 260530ENACTEDJun 11, 2026

   Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under ce…

Latest substantive sponsorships of 2,369 total (including co-sponsorships and ceremonial resolutions).

1. Resolution 260652ADOPTEDIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Authorizing the Committees on Transportation and Public Utilities and Public Safety to hold joint public hearings examining youth safety on and around SEPTA and identifying coordinated strategies to prevent violence, sup…

2. Resolution 260650ADOPTEDIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Authorizing the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining the strategy and tactics deployed by the City of Philadelphia for crowd control during and following public events, as a result o…

3. Resolution 260647ADOPTEDIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining the accessibility and equity of Algebra education curriculum in Philadelphia schools and the impact this has on accessibility to special admission high sc…

4. Bill 260640IN COMMITTEEIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-6900, entitled “Payment Convenience Fees,” to establish restrictions on the collection of…

5. Bill 260639IN COUNCILIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter to require hotel operators to notify guest of service disruptions which substantially affect…

6. Resolution 260617ADOPTEDIntroduced Jun 4, 2026

   Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining preschool pushout, the practice of suspension, expulsion, and informal methods of exclusion of our youngest learners, to provide a space to hear stories f…

7. Resolution 260600ADOPTEDIntroduced May 28, 2026

   Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on implementing mandatory conflict resolution and de-escalation training for all City employees.

8. Resolution 260599ADOPTEDIntroduced May 28, 2026

   Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on implementing CPR and emergency overdose awareness training for all City employees to strengthen emergency preparedness and situational awareness across City…