Curtis Jones Jr.
District 4 Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2715 N. Dover Street, 2716, 2718, 2729, 2817, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2710, 2720, 2722, 2738, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2649, 2651, 2655, 2700, 2730, 2738, 2746 W. Silver Street, 2632, 2645, 2646, 2654, 2700, 2703, 2705, 2706, 2710, 2711, 2714, 2715, 2716, 2717, 2719, 2723 2726, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2747, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2520, 2532, 2621, 2627, 2635, 2639, 2640, 2651, 2654, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2547, 2621, 2623, 2624, 2626, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2539, 2602, 2608 W. Sterner Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (In Council)
- Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining Philadelphia Gas Works’ residential shutoffs for nonpayment and measures to prevent households from losing essential utility service. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Council)
- Honoring and recognizing the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary in recognition of its longstanding commitment to childhood learning through play and its lasting impact on millions of children and families from all walks of life since its founding. (Adopted)
- Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments on North 54th Street between Arlington Street and Montgomery Avenue, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Amending Section 14-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/ENV, Environmental Preservation Overlay District”. by expanding the boundaries to include Lankenau High School, and creating additional use and dimensional restrictions, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Renaming the 5200 Block of Lancaster Avenue “Sharif El-Mekki Way” to honor Sharif El-Mekki and his decades of distinguished service to Philadelphia's students, educators, schools, and communities. (Adopted)
- Recognizing October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026, as the City of Philadelphia’s Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week: Celebrating Small and Local Businesses, a focused week of programming providing small and local businesses throughout Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors with access to key information and resources. (Adopted)
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Lebanon Avenue, 63rd Street and Malvern Avenue. (In Committee)
- Renaming the 5600 Block of Woodbine Avenue as “James A. Reed Way” to honor the life, legacy, and lasting contributions of James A. “Jim” Reed to the City of Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Renaming the 6000 Block of Market Street “Sharif El-Mekki Way” to honor Sharif El-Mekki and his decades of distinguished service to Philadelphia's students, educators, schools, and communities. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1718-26 N. 52nd Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing the Key Stakeholders of Philadelphia’s Citywide Summer 2026 Events. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing Cecily Tynan on the occasion of her retirement, in celebration of more than three decades of dedicated service to 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News and to the people of the City of Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing Ukee Washington for nearly forty years of dedicated service to CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and to the people of Philadelphia. (Adopted)