Jim Harrity

1. “Excuse me, Council President. I'm going to read my part, but first I think that something needs to be said, which was, Mark, how long we've known each other, about 30 years, right?”

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

2. “Exactly, exactly, but I'm trying to say something, so please. I would like to formally apologize to anyone who came in to celebrate here in the City of Philadelphia on something that's supposed to be a joyous occasion. I apologize. I apologize for you. I apologize to all of you. (Applause.)”

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

3. “And I thought that that needed to be said. So you know me. I never shy away when something needs to be said. And with that: Whereas, the City of Philadelphia recognizes that visibility without meaningful structural reform is not sufficient, and that until equality is fully realized for all members of our community, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is not over; and”

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

4. “Whereas, throughout her decades with Mural Arts Philadelphia, Jane Golden has helped build the nation's largest public art program and build that into a globally recognized model for how art can transform public spaces and strengthen communities, resulting in the creation of more than 4000 works of public art, and there we go, she gave us the jump, baby public art, and remaking Philadelphia into the "Mural Capital of…”

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

5. “Power to the people. Right on. Just for you, Council President. First off, let's give it up for the PFT. Let's give it up for the people who protect the people who are teaching our children. We all respect and honor them. (Applause.)”

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

Latest recorded votes on substantive legislation, plus 5 on ceremonial resolutions (shown on each bill page).

Yes

99%920 of 927

No

0%1 of 927

Abstained

0%0 of 927

Absent

1%6 of 927

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 1,165 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 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…

5. Bill 260638IN COMMITTEEIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene T…

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…