The Committee on Law & 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.
Attachments:
Immediately following the public testimony, the Committee on Law & Government will
consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.Copies of the foregoing items
are available by downloading the PDF above or in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the
Council, Room 402, City Hall.
