City of Philadelphia - File #: 260671

• File #: 260671
• Version: 0
• Type: COMMUNICATION
• Status: PLACED ON FILE
• File created: 9/17/2026
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/17/2026
• Title: September 15, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260521 introduced by Councilmember Jones on behalf of Council President Johnson and passed by City Council on June 11, 2026. This bill modifies the circumstances when certain City employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits. This bill seeks to address a legitimate issue and policy concern, however, as written it is overly broad, and does not address several legal and ethical concerns. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260521 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/17/2026	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND FILED

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September 15, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260521 introduced by Councilmember Jones on behalf of Council President Johnson and passed by City Council on June 11, 2026. This bill modifies the circumstances when certain City employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits. This bill seeks to address a legitimate issue and policy concern, however, as written it is overly broad, and does not address several legal and ethical concerns.

For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260521 unsigned.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor

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