Mayor Jim Kenney

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhiladelphiaGov: What happens when technology meets waste reduction? Philadelphians can now recycle more items from their doorstep. Fi… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Additional yellow phase activities restarted yesterday: 🟡Residential pools & private swim clubs 🟡Zoos (outside only) 🟡Personal services (salons, barbers, spas) 🟡Small indoor gatherings (up to 25 people) Guidelines here: https://t.co/ra25E36qiK https://t.co/1FJLQV8cHi — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Masks are now mandatory in Philadelphia. ☑️Required inside public spaces and outdoors if less than 6 feet from people ☑️Limited exceptions, such as children younger than 8 and people with disabilities #MaskUpPHL https://t.co/Neg2xPsu71 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PHLYouth: On this day in 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States deemed marriage equality the law of the land. (Obergefell v. Hodg… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

These past few months have been extremely difficult. But as we are seeing across the country, a second wave of COVID-19 is very likely when restrictions loosen. Please continue to keep yourself and others safe: ✅Wear masks ✅Social distance ✅Wash hands https://t.co/0SNAwEByJu — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Happy to report that weekly recycling will resume on July 6. Next week will be trash only. Thank you to @PhilaStreets for serving Philadelphians throughout this pandemic. https://t.co/FEwnfFFCID — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I also signed these bills: – Essential Workers Protection Act: protects workers from retaliation for reporting conditions that violate public health orders – Bill No. 200329: allocates $40.4 million of CARES funds to @PHLPlanDevelop for emergency housing & community development — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today I signed the #PHLbudget—a stark reminder of the toll that this crisis has had on our finances and our ability to deliver City services. Thank you to @PHLCouncil for their partnership throughout the hardest budget process of our careers. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

In the coming days, we will re-evaluate the activities allowed under the green phase and monitor progress on our targets in order to make decisions about when we will move forward and what will be included. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

The additional yellow phase activities scheduled to restart today will move forward: 🟡Residential pools & private swim clubs 🟡Zoos (outside only) 🟡Personal services (salons, barbers, spas) 🟡Small indoor gatherings (up to 25 people) Guidelines here: https://t.co/hWzdyOvXcS https://t.co/c6l4dc6vba — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We also recommend: ☑️Avoid social gatherings ☑️Don't travel to high-case areas If you do travel to a high-case area, please self-quarantine for 14 days after you return to Philadelphia. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Masks are now mandatory in Philly. ☑️Required inside public spaces and outdoors if less than 6 feet from people ☑️Limited exceptions, such as children younger than 8 No, we won't be ticketing. But requirements like this can influence behavior, even without enforcement. https://t.co/y4ECrJPqoK — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Our additional steps to encourage safety and masks: ☑️Delivering reopening guidelines to businesses across the city ☑️Reminding residents of importance of masks (You'll see our mask campaign starting early July.) ☑️Issuing a mandatory mask order today https://t.co/fTGBYpFc3U — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

What does this mean? We may not reach our targets for the green phase by next Friday, as we had hoped. We also recognize difficulties of the four-month shutdown—lost income, lost business, no in-person school. We must balance the virus risks with these consequences. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

U.S. case counts are up more than 50% in the past 14 days—increasing in nearly every state. Many states are hitting new record numbers; Florida and Texas are seeing more than 5,000/day. Closer to home, Delaware and New Jersey are seeing increases. And PA case counts are rising. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Troubling signs: Our case counts are not decreasing. Last week we averaged more than 100/day. Increased testing does not explain the jump. The rate of positive test results is now 5-6%, up from less than 5% 10 days ago. We've also seen a spike in cases teenagers, ages 16-19. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Our @PHLPublicHealth Commissioner @DrTomFarley reported: – 143 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, for a total of 25,693. – 0 deaths; the total remains 1,563 deaths. More testing data: https://t.co/36mUbtznrX — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today's updates: ➡️New COVID-19 cases ➡️Case trends in Philly, region, and U.S. ➡️Masks now mandatory ➡️New yellow phase activities starting today ➡️Re-evaluating green phase ➡️Budget passed ➡️Bills signed ➡️Weekly recycling returns July 6 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PHLPublicHealth: Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus Response in Philadelphia https://t.co/qN7pvAxMoO — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Local reporting played a major role in our decision to begin an independent review of protest response, including I-676 and West Philly. The NYT piece included new video and computer mapping that supplemented local stories—making it imperative to act now. https://t.co/R8evzOreKt — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I sincerely apologize to the protesters who were exercising their right to speak out against injustice and institutional racism. I pledge to do better—much better—for the residents of this city. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Please know that we have seen and heard the cries of thousands of Philadelphians demanding change and proclaiming a simple but powerful truth: Black Lives Matter. We are focusing on reconciliation, on listening—and on taking action for change. https://t.co/zUoflLjIdY — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I also regret my statements that followed, which attempted to justify the use of tear gas in that particular situation. I now know that my statements were based on inaccurate information relayed from the scene. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I had never believed tear gas was an effective tool. Nonetheless, after watching the dangerous destruction in West Philadelphia, I gave consent. Ever since seeing the video of the terrifying incident on I-676, I have regretted my decision from the day before. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

The day before the I-676 demonstrations, in response to violent looting in West Philadelphia, I approved the use of non-lethal munitions for violent situations—only if lesser methods did not stop the violent behavior. In that moment on May 31, I ignored my instincts. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I’m also disturbed by the arrests of reporters—on that day and other days—who were simply doing their jobs to inform the public. There will be accountability for all of this, and I am confident in the @PPDCommish's ability to carry this out. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

It's clear from videos of the I-676 protest on June 1 that members of the Police Department used completely unacceptable force. In response, @PPDCommish: –Placed a moratorium on tear gas & other non-lethal methods. –Will quickly make personnel decisions. I also am accountable. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today @PHLPublicHealth reported: – 107 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, for a total of 25,550. – 9 people died, for a total of 1,579 deaths. More resources and updates: https://t.co/ABHIYZJxAw — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PHLschools: SUMMER MEAL SITES for children & families are available throughout the city. Find your nearest food site here: https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Part of reckoning with the legacy of systemic racism means reconsidering what figures deserve to be commemorated in our public spaces. On July 22, the City will ask the Philadelphia Art Commission to approve the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue. https://t.co/pmX1CHrvqH — PolitiTweet.org