Mark Squilla

1. “Whereas, Philadelphia is home to one of their earliest annual demonstrations for LGBTQ+ rights, the annual reminders outside Independence Hall on July 4th from 1965 to 1969. During Philadelphia's first Gay Pride March in June of 1972, the Philadelphia Gay Pride Committee wrote that until gay lovers can walk proudly hand in hand on the street without evoking hostile comments and harassment, we will continue to march a…”

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

2. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended to permit the consideration of this non-privileged resolution that we just read into the record by the Chief Clerk at today's Council session. (Duly seconded.)”

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

3. “Whereas, we'd also like to thank Tony for allowing Jane to be such a big part of our City of Philadelphia, her husband, who's allowed her and give his time. We know how hard it is for what we call the other half of this team. So thank you, Tony, for allowing Jane to be such a great part of our city. Whereas, Jane's work has earned her numerous honors, including Governor Shapiro's 2025 Keystone Award, the Philadelphia…”

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

4. “Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 260465. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)”

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

5. “Whereas, SBN serves more than 135 member businesses, the majority of which are women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and immigrant-owned, and reaches thousands more annually through programs, partnerships and policy advocacy that strengthens the city and its regional independent businesses community; and”

   Stated Meeting, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Latest recorded votes on substantive legislation, plus 15 on ceremonial resolutions (shown on each bill page).

Yes

100%1,812 of 1,820

No

0%2 of 1,820

Abstained

0%0 of 1,820

Absent

0%6 of 1,820

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 5,290 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. Bill 260643IN COMMITTEEIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Designating the twenty-seventh day of March as the holiday “Philadelphia Flag Day,” all under certain terms and conditions.

4. Bill 260642IN COMMITTEEIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Amending Chapter 10-700 (“Refuse and Littering”) of The Philadelphia Code to revise penalties related to dumpsters, all under certain terms and conditions.

5. Bill 260641IN COMMITTEEIntroduced Jun 11, 2026

   Adding a new Chapter 12-1800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Temporary No Parking Restrictions and Relocation Towing,” to restrict use of temporary no parking signs; create a system for the application for and issuan…

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…