Mayor Jim Kenney

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Proud to announce that Dominick Mireles will become the Director of @PhilaOEM. His experience successfully leading our City through major events and emergencies over the past years makes him uniquely qualified to lead our emergency management efforts. https://t.co/qajIU9zkB8 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

I want to welcome Dr. Watlington to @PHLschools and our great city. I look forward to working together to support our students and school communities to help them reach their full potential. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Thank you to the residents and partners who supported this process by filling out surveys, attending town halls, serving on the search advisory committee, and more. I’m proud our city—all of us working together—has selected the next person to serve our children. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Our locally-appointed @PHLschoolboard has spent the last several months engaging communities in the process of finding the right Superintendent. I congratulate the Board on selecting a leader who will ensure that every child has the opportunities and support they need to succeed. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today, I joined @PHLschoolboard to share that Dr. Tony Watlington will be the next Superintendent of @PHLschools. Dr. Watlington’s experience and expertise embody what residents said they valued during the community input process. I'm confident he will lead our District forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @CreativePHL: Harriet Tubman - The Journey to Freedom by Wesley Wofford is leaving Philadelphia this morning and continuing her journey… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhillyOTIS: As we continue to focus on increasing the efficiency and safety of our streets, this year’s #PHLbudget proposes $2.1 millio… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today at 9:30 a.m. I’m joining @PHLschoolboard to announce and welcome the next Superintendent of @PHLschools. You can watch live at the link below. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

RT @PhilaStreets: Today @PhillyMayor proposed $27 million for streets paving and reconstruction — this includes funds for 60 miles of stre… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Today, we raised the trans flag at City Hall in honor of #TransDayOfVisibility. We’re proud to support and empower our trans community today and every day. https://t.co/nRz3ySMoFB — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We continue to focus on increasing the efficiency and safety of our streets—in FY23 we're investing $27M for the reconstruction of ADA ramps and repaving. We also continue to invest in making streets safer for all users by investing in #VisionZeroPHL. https://t.co/Nx0Du8Qa3w — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PHLPublicHealth: March 31, 2022 COVID-19 vax update: 76.8% of residents 18+ are fully vaxxed 75.9% of residents 12+ are fully vaxxed 2… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @PHLfamilies: Today, @PhillyMayor announced some exciting news during his budget address. There's more growth ahead for #PHLpreK!🌺 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

This #PHLBudget demonstrates our determination to make our city a better place to live, work, and visit. I remain confident that Philadelphia’s best days are ahead of us, and the investments laid out in this plan will help us reach our full potential. https://t.co/W4Bjh4XCVv — PolitiTweet.org

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As you review the #PHLBudget, know that every program, policy, and funding priority was made with one question in mind: How can we move all of Philadelphia forward and spur a fast, equitable recovery in every zip code and neighborhood of our great city? — PolitiTweet.org

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We will redouble our efforts to use data to address the most challenging problems we face, from poverty to gun violence to substance abuse disorder. The #PHLBudget includes additional resources to increase the use of data to drive better outcomes for Philadelphians. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

This #PHLBudget represents our vision to move Philadelphia forward. Across every investment, we will target our dollars and efforts to reverse the impacts of structural racism on our communities and our workforce and to make concrete improvements in the lives of all residents. — PolitiTweet.org

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We will invest $5.5 million to maintain low-barrier emergency and permanent housing services for people who have been chronically homeless and have Opioid Use Disorder, and an additional $5.1 million to support services and safety in Kensington. #PHLBudget — PolitiTweet.org

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This #PHLBudget also calls for the expansion of successful low-barrier employment programs, like Same Day Pay. These investments at @PHL_CEO, the Managing Director's Office, and @muralarts, total over $10M over 5 years. https://t.co/X10XWyVSqb — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

In FY23, we will build on innovations we adopted because of the pandemic & invest $3.2M to sustain shelter services for seniors and invest $5.7M over five years to support our @PHLCityHomeless services providers, including wage increases for the staff providing critical services. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

Safe and stable housing is a critical foundation for health. The Plan invests $103M over 5 years in the Housing Trust Fund and continues support for the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. NPI is a $400M program investing in affordable housing and neighborhood services. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

This year, @GreenworksPhila launched the City’s 1st Environmental Justice Advisory Commission. In FY23, this Commission will steer a community resilience and environmental justice grant program and develop processes to make recommendations to policymakers. https://t.co/OkAM832nmj — PolitiTweet.org

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Including long-term investments—we’re directing more than $184 million to help make our communities safer. This is an 18.5% increase over FY22. https://t.co/o0N05uVfvt — PolitiTweet.org

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As mayor, my number one priority is to keep people safe and protect our residents. This Plan makes critical investments in the Roadmap for Safer Communities, the City’s Violence Prevention Plan. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We remain committed to expanding digital access and closing the digital divide. This year, we released a Digital Equity Plan, which outlines our strategies to build on successes and further improve access and affordability of broadband internet and devices.https://t.co/130YviSw8o — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We know libraries are essential community assets—offering information, connection, and educational programs to all residents. The #PHLBudget adds $48 million over five years to our investment in the @FreeLibrary, bringing the total five-year investment to $285 million. — PolitiTweet.org

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We’ll also expand the #CommunitySchoolsPHL program. Three new Community Schools in FY23 will bring the total number to 20 schools, providing community-based wraparound supports serving a wide range of needs for students, families, and communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We’ll continue to expand #PHLpreK, supported by the #PhillyBevTax. Since 2017, PHLpreK has benefited more than 10,000 children and counting. We propose 300 new slots to be funded this year, for a total of 4,300 slots. https://t.co/v8gqoBp2Yq — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We’ll also invest more than $50 million in @ccpedu this year, with $10.8 million dedicated to #CattoScholars. This program enables first-time students to attend college tuition-free. Today, over 500 students have enrolled through this opportunity. https://t.co/UdUueENSDv https://t.co/QPtJZnRXWL — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Kenney @PhillyMayor

We’ll continue investing in and delivering quality education to all Philadelphians. This plan doubles down on our historic support for education, investing almost $1.4 billion from the General Fund into @PHLschools over five years. #PHLBudget — PolitiTweet.org