Anthony Phillips
District 9 Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to reexamine its policies and practices concerning the provision of healthy, nutritious, and high-quality meals to Philadelphia public school students. (In Council - Final Passage)
- Recognizing National School Lunch Week, celebrated in schools October 12–16, 2026, and honoring the role of school meals and school food service employees in addressing food insecurity and supporting the health, learning, and well-being of Philadelphia’s students. (Adopted)
- Recognizing October as College Awareness Month and honoring the Philadelphia Education Fund and the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) for their commitment to ensuring Philadelphia students are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the college application process. (Adopted)
- Urging the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Department of Licenses and Inspections, Department of Sanitation, and other appropriate City agencies to immediately prioritize and coordinate efforts to address the growing rodent infestation in the Lower Northeast section of Philadelphia and to treat the current conditions as an urgent public health and quality-of-life emergency requiring immediate City action. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight and the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining the City of Philadelphia’s “ticket-to-tow” requirement under Section 9-605(11) of The Philadelphia Code, including its effectiveness, fairness, transparency, enforcement, and impact on private property owners, vehicle owners, towing companies, and City agencies. (Adopted)
- Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Honoring and congratulating Thee Pink Plate Cafe on the occasion of its first anniversary since opening in 2025 on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's ninth Council District, and recognizing its continued contributions to neighborhood vitality, local entrepreneurship, and community life. (Adopted)
- Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia. (In Council - Second Reading)
- Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on the condition of the City's public park system, including funding, maintenance, infrastructure, staffing, safety, and opportunities to establish sustainable long-term revenue streams to support Philadelphia's parks, recreation centers, and public green spaces. (Adopted)
- Nominating 25 individuals for consideration by the Mayor as appointees to the Commission on Parks and Recreation. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing Russell Byers Charter School on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, and celebrating 25 years of educational excellence, civic purpose, and service to children and families in the City of Philadelphia, and further recognizing Laurada Byers for her visionary leadership and enduring impact. (Adopted)
- Honoring and recognizing Ad Prima Charter School for being designated a 2026 State and National School of Character, becoming the first school in Philadelphia to receive this distinction, and celebrating this extraordinary achievement as a testament to the school's commitment to strong culture, ethical leadership, character development, and educational excellence. (Adopted)
- Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road between Cheltenham Avenue and Fariston Drive, and removing the "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road, all under certain terms and conditions. (Enacted)
- Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the 2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and the 2026 Pennsylvania CYO State Championship, and celebrating a historic season that brought pride and distinction to the Mt. Airy community. (Adopted)