Isaiah Thomas
At-Large Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Celebrating the Philadelphia Department of Prisons on the opening of the Skills Center, improving the career readiness and reentry process of incarcerated individuals. (Adopted)
- Honoring Merrill Reese as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and congratulating him on his 50th season as the Eagles radio play-by-play announcer. (Adopted)
- Honoring Justin Edwards on the occasion of the renaming of Smedley Elementary’s school gym, commemorating his community involvement and career in the National Basketball Association. (Adopted)
- Honoring Philadelphia Eagles Legend Lane Johnson on the occasion of his retirement after 14 incredible seasons with the organization and earning two Super Bowl rings and numerous other accolades. (Adopted)
- Honoring the Philadelphia Waterdogs on the occasion of their 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, marking their second win in the PLL in 4 years and earning top seed of the Eastern Conference. (Adopted)
- Honoring October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the Center for Black Educator Development for their leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the competitive challenges created by the net income portion of the Business Income and Receipts Tax, its history, the affordability crisis and routes to take to ensure a thriving business community in Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Honoring and congratulating Team Final, on the occasion of winning the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 14U and 16U National Championship. (Adopted)
- Honoring and congratulating Dr. Alycia Marshall, PhD, as the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates her investiture as the College’s seventh President. (Adopted)
- Honoring September 23rd as John Coltrane Day in the City of Philadelphia, on the event of John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, celebrating his life and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping his artistic and cultural legacy. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the structure of the Philadelphia Law Department and to consider the separation of the department’s functions between the Administration and City Council. (Adopted)
- 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 school schools. (Adopted)
- 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 or are likely to substantially affect any guest's use of a room or utilization of a hotel service, and providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Council)
- Recognizing the urgent need for Pennsylvania to advance pediatric brain cancer awareness and support increased research funding for children and families affected by pediatric brain cancer and tumors. (Adopted)
- 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 from impacted families and identify solutions to ensure a bright future for all of our young people. (Adopted)