Monthly Archives: November 2017
PACDC Testifies on Mixed Income Housing Bill (#170678)
On November 27th, 2017 Beth McConnell testified before the Rules Committee on bill 170678 which would create a mixed income housing program in Philadelphia. You can read the full testimony here.
Update: Mixed Income Housing Bill Awaits Action in Rules Committee
On Monday, November 28th, City Council’s Committee on Rules listened to 5 hours of testimony on Bill No. 170678, which would create a Mixed Income Housing program in Philadelphia. The sponsor of the bill, Councilwoman Sanchez, requested that the bill be considered at the next Rules Committee committee meeting on Tuesday, December 5th. Many Councilmembers expressed serious […]
Vote Today!
Today is election day in Philadelphia and there are important offices and issues on the ballot locally and statewide. Please take a moment to make a plan for voting and make sure you follow through. Then, take a moment to encourage your friends, family, and constituents to do the same. Having a government that expresses our […]
PACDC Testifies on New Home Repair Loan Program
PACDC offered testimony to City Council’s Finance Committee in support of a bill that will create a new home repair loan program. The bill would allow the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to issue a $40 million bond for the program, which would be targeted to homeowners that have trouble accessing loans in the private market, as […]