Moves on the Board: October 19 - 23, 2026
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Parker Administration
Mayor Parker started the week at the funeral of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran and father of two who was killed in West Philadelphia on October 10. Parker was joined by Governor Shapiro, local and state elected officials, and the Archbishop of Philadelphia at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, where Seiber was posthumously promoted to Sergeant by Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel. In his honor, Parker announced a new annual city internship program that will bear Seiber’s name, with his family guiding the selection of recipients.
On Wednesday, Parker attended the 33rd Annual March of Dimes Transportation, Building & Construction Awards Luncheon, recognizing local leaders and organizations that have made a difference in the city. The event supports the organization’s broader mission of improving maternal and infant health across the city.
Thursday was the week’s busiest day. Parker first joined the Judicial Elder Justice and Civil Resource Center to mark its 10th anniversary — a decade of connecting older adults to legal resources across the civil court system, where navigating proceedings can be particularly challenging for seniors. She then attended a reception celebrating the expansion of PHLpreK, the city’s pre-kindergarten initiative that has steadily broadened access to early childhood education across Philadelphia. Parker closed the evening at the Impact That Inspires Gala, where business and education leaders gathered to recognize individuals driving inclusive economic growth through small business development.
Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Council introduced legislation and resolutions across a wide range of subjects. Several measures would authorize the acquisition of waterfront properties along the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers for public recreation, while Councilmember O’Rourke introduced legislation to establish a Philadelphia Transit Fund.
Council members also advanced proposals for hearings on PGW residential shutoffs for nonpayment, addressing homelessness on city rights-of-way, and addressing the ongoing conditions in Kensington. Additional introductions focused on labor relations, including support for Unite Here workers in contract negotiations with Hilton Hotels, as well as proposed changes to Old City’s zoning regulations and Special Services District plan.
Council also introduced resolutions recognizing community and labor leaders, including honoring Wayne Miller for more than five decades of service to the Sprinkler Fitters union and Dr. Bernice Suddler for her contributions to the community. Specific legislation titles of note can be found below.
Ordinances
Bill 260892 (Councilmember O’Rourke) Amending Title 21 to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Transit Fund.
Resolutions
Resolution 260897 (Councilmember Jones) Authorizing Transportation Committee to hold hearings examining Philadelphia Gas Works’ residential shutoffs for nonpayment.
Resolution 260899 (Councilmember Lozada) Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to evaluate progress and current state of affairs.
Next Week’s Moves
Coming Up:
Monday, October 26, The Committee on Legislative Oversight will hold a hearing to discuss the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Tuesday, October 27, The Committee on Rules will review a variety of zoning maps throughout the City of Philadelphia.
Wednesday, October 28, The Committee on Licenses and Inspections will establish restrictions on “Sound Amplification Devices on Public Bodies of Water.”
Wednesday, October 28, The Committee on Legislative Oversight will meet to examine the City’s oversight of correctional healthcare contractors and the circumstances leading to disruptions in medical care in Philadelphia’s jails.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Shapiro Administration
The Shapiro administration announced state support for two manufacturing projects in Pennsylvania this week. On Monday, it committed $845,000 to support Conair’s $97.5 million expansion in Venango County. The industrial automation systems manufacturer expects to create 126 jobs over three years. On Tuesday, the administration announced $3 million for digital manufacturer SendCutSend’s $63.2 million project to open a facility in Pittston, Luzerne County, with 309 jobs expected over three years. Pennsylvania competed against Ohio and West Virginia for Conair’s expansion and against Ohio for SendCutSend’s facility.
On the community development front, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced more than $71.5 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 443 projects statewide. The program encourages businesses to contribute to nonprofit projects that improve distressed neighborhoods and assist low-income residents. Click this link to view project lists by region.
The administration also announced water infrastructure funding and an environmental cleanup milestone on Wednesday. Through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), it approved $190.3 million for 24 drinking water, wastewater and nonpoint source pollution projects across 19 counties. The funding will help modernize aging systems and improve water quality.
Updates from the Governor’s Newsroom
Pennsylvania General Assembly
This was the final week of scheduled session for both the Pennsylvania House and Senate before the November 3 general election, making it an important window for lawmakers to advance legislation before the pre-election break. The focus was on moving bills through final votes and between chambers, with additional legislative activity dependent on whether leadership calls lawmakers back into session.
Key issues included student cellphone restrictions in schools, public safety, emergency communications, and changes to state regulatory and administrative policies. Several measures cleared final legislative votes or advanced between chambers, while others continued through committee consideration. Among the notable measures, Senate Bill 1014 would require public and private schools to restrict student cellphone use throughout the school day beginning no later than the 2027–2028 school year, with exceptions for certain medical and educational needs. Lawmakers also approved legislation allowing eligible nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups to accept electronic payments for raffles and other small games of chance.
Next Week’s Moves
Coming Up:
Both chambers are scheduled to return after the election, with the House set to reconvene November 9 and the Senate November 17. The current two-year legislative session concludes November 30, leaving a short post-election window for lawmakers to consider remaining legislation before the session ends.