City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
The Committee on Law and Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public
Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the
following item:
An Ordinance to repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026),
entitled “An Ordinance 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 to eliminate the requirement that
City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before
becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to
publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;” and to rescind the
direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Law and Government, open to the
public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.
Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City
Hall.