Mark Squilla
District 1 Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” by allowing certain uses in Old City Residential Area, Core under certain terms and conditions. (In Council)
- Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the Old City Special Services District of Philadelphia for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the Old City area of the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Council)
- Amending Section 12-2405 of The Philadelphia Code (“Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice”) by modifying certain requirements related to the removal or immobilization of certain boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Designating the week of Sunday, October 11 through Saturday, October 17, 2026, as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributions Italian Americans have given to our country and honoring Bob Pantano as Grand Marshall of the 2026 Philadelphia Italian American Heritage Parade. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2751 Kensington Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Adopted)
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Aramingo Avenue, and Miller Street. (In Committee)
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Adopted)
- Also naming 4th Street between Hoffman and Dudley Streets in honor of Henry “Hank” Gonski, III. (Adopted)
- Urging the United States Congress to support and enact the Ahmad Butler Pediatric Cancer HOPE for a Cure Act and calling for federal action to recognize and respond to pediatric cancer with national emergency-level urgency while also calling upon the President of the United States to consider declaring a national emergency concerning pediatric cancer under the National Emergencies Act. (Adopted)
- To authorize a plan for evaluation and potential restructuring of the City’s solid waste management and recycling systems, including consideration of long-term recycling processing and long-term waste disposal services featuring specific infrastructure developments, establishing strict waste reduction and diversion targets, and transition toward a sustainable and equitable waste management economy, to be known as the "Philadelphia Zero Waste Circular Economy Act ,” all under certain terms and conditions. (In Council)
- Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions. (In Mayor's Office)
- Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. (In Mayor's Office)
- Also naming S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Race Street as "Veteran's Memorial Highway" to honor the contributions of veterans to our country. (Adopted)
- Also naming Lombard Street between 6th and 7th Streets as "Bishop Richard Allen Way" to honor the life and legacy of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of (Mother) Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing Bernard Havard, President & Producing Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre company. (Adopted)