Kendra Brooks
At-Large Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Commending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) for issuing guidance, affirming that waiving admission fees for personal care assistants at public and commercial properties is an important reasonable accommodation and recognizing the work of Michael Anderson of The Arc of Philadelphia for his successful advocacy. (Adopted)
- Recognizing October 12, 2026, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities. (Adopted)
- Honoring, commending, and congratulating Marni Gangel on the occasion of her retirement from the Defender Association of Philadelphia, celebrating her extraordinary career and enduring commitment to justice, reproductive rights, and the children and families of our City. (Adopted)
- Honoring the legacy of Black labor in Philadelphia, including the first Colored Convention in 1830, and the Black organizers who for centuries have been at the heart of the American labor movement. (Adopted)
- Recognizing the week of September 14th to 19th, 2026, as National Arts in Education Week in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the essential role arts education plays in developing the next generation of creative thinkers, leaders, and community builders. (Adopted)
- Establishing a Vision for Reproductive Freedom, Family, and the American Promise in Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Declaring the Month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities in our City and beyond. (Adopted)
- Honoring Leo Elliot, Susan Layne, and Nancy Geist for their skillful and committed work in making the Eviction Diversion Program Portal possible and their nationally recognized success in keeping thousands of Philadelphians in their homes. (Adopted)
- Congratulating Fab Youth Philly on the occasion of their 10-Year-Anniversary and honoring a decade of visionary, dedicated, and impactful work to empower teens and improve communities. (Adopted)
- Honoring Philly Black Pride for its ongoing work to center and support the Black LGBTQ+ community, and recognizing Monday, April 20th through Sunday, April 26th as Philly Black Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Celebrating Viola Sanders for her life's work in advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for the impoverished and underserved in Philadelphia on the occasion of Women's History Month. (Adopted)
- Recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. (Adopted)
- Recognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month (Adopted)
- Celebrating Cecelia Thompson, Delores Brown-Waters, Yvonne Hughes, Icylee Lavern Basketbill, and Black women fighting for Disability Justice and accessibility for all across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Women's History Month. (Adopted)
- Recognizing and celebrating Dr. Carol Simmons, Nyoca Carr, Estelle Vaughn, Pela McFee, Carolyn Booker, Winnie Harris, and the Black women who devote their lives to nourishing their neighbors and communities across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month. (Adopted)