Kenyatta Johnson
District 2 Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Supporting the workers of Unite Here Local 274 and calling on the management of the Hilton Garden Inn to reach a deal as the only unionized hotel in Center City without a new contract. (In Council)
- Honoring and congratulating Wayne Miller on his more than five decades of service to Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 692 and the Philadelphia Building Trades. (Adopted)
- Confirming the reappointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2031. (Adopted)
- Recognizing the late Judge Raymond Pace Alexander, former Councilmember of the Fifth Councilmanic District, the first African American Philadelphia City Councilmember, and the first African American judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, on the occasion of his Judicial Portrait Rededication Ceremony. (Adopted)
- Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 1465, also known as the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act”, which would establish the Office of Health Care and the Pennsylvania Care Board with responsibility to implement a comprehensive single-payer healthcare model that would provide healthcare coverage to all Pennsylvanians. (Adopted)
- Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. (In Committee)
- Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of establishing City-supported grocery stores and food retailers through public-private and community partnerships to expand access to affordable, nutritious, and high-quality food in Philadelphia neighborhoods. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings to examine the use of emerging technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and dynamic pricing systems, in the grocery industry to better understand how these technologies are being utilized and their potential impacts for consumers and retailers, and to examine opportunities to support transparency, affordability, and consumer confidence. (Adopted)
- Recognizing the French American Foundation’s Young Leaders Program as its 2026 cohort convenes in Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code (“Miscellaneous”) by adding a Chapter entitled “Food and Nutrition Security,” to provide additional duties of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security, the composition and duties of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission, for reporting requirements about food and nutrition security, and an online portal, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2655 South 18th St., under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. (In Committee)
- Confirming the appointment of Monique Myatt Galloway, Esq., as the City Solicitor. (In Committee)
- Recognizing October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring survivors, advocates, and all those affected by breast cancer. (Adopted)
- Honoring the Black Brain Campaign for a decade of dedicated work to destigmatize mental health in the Black community by providing mental health services and culturally competent training for clinicians. (Adopted)