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Establishing the
Kensington Caucus to represent a united legislative front in addressing the crisis in the
Kensington area.
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WHEREAS, The
Kensington Caucus is a coalition of Councilmembers who live in and represent the
Kensington Neighborhood in the Philadelphia City Council; and
WHEREAS, This united front will allow for a more coordinated and effective response to the complex issues facing the
Kensington community, including crime, drug addiction, homelessness, transit, and poverty; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Caucus will work together in unison to establish clear and achievable goals and find sustainable solutions that will improve the lives of all those affected by these challenges; and
WHEREAS, This collaboration will enable the members to effectively engage with other leaders at the local, state, and federal levels and in pursue of a new and revived
Kensington with determination and purpose by expediting the legislative action needed to execute the
Kensington Marshall Plan; and
WHEREAS, The
Kensington Marshall Plan was a significant step taken by the City Council to address the ongoing crisis in the
Kensington area. The plan was adopted unanimously on February 16, 2023, and aimed to highlight the importance of tackling the issues faced by the community; and
WHEREAS, The decades-long disinvestment, opioid crisis, and lawlessness have created significant challenges for the
Kensington neighborhoods and have negatively impacted the quality of life of this community. It is important to recognize that these problems are the result of failed policies that have not effectively addressed the root causes of these issues; and
WHEREAS, Many parts of
Kensington have transformed into a hub for illicit drug activities, open-air drug markets, criminal offenses. Immediate action needs to be taken to address this growing concern; and
WHEREAS, The residents of the first district, sixth district, and seventh district of the council, along with the city a...
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