Kenyatta Johnson
South Philly Job Fair, Called ‘Disorganized’ By Some, Draws Hundreds
Councilman Johnson, the organizer, says the event wasn’t disorganized but added that the huge number of attendees is an unfortunate sign of the times.
Councilman’s Plan Would Help Homeowners Hardest Hit By Property Tax Overhaul
Second District councilman Kenyatta Johnson says his district is among those that will be hardest hit by the move to the so-called Actual Value Initiative (“AVI”).
Councilman Pulls Support For Controversial Eastwick Housing Project
The Korman Company had hoped to build a $100-million development in the Eastwick neighborhood — fifty-one, two-story buildings, for a total of 722 apartments.
City Council Tables Zoning Proposal For Massive Apartment Building In Eastwick
Many neighbors showed up in Council Chambers to express their concerns.
Philadelphia Lawmaker Wants To Tighten ‘Resign To Run’ Candidacy Rule
Councilman Jim Kenney wants voters to decide on a proposed change that would require candidates to resign from other elected offices before running in Philadelphia.
Pa. Speaker Wants To Suspend Special Elections In Wake of Block to Redistricting
The speaker of the Pennsylvania House is asking a federal court for guidance in the aftermath of a state Supreme Court ruling that has thrown elections for state legislative seats into chaos.
New Philadelphia City Council President Inaugurates 2012 Legislative Session
Philadelphia City Council chambers were packed on Thursday morning as the lawmakers launched their 2012 legislative session.
Council Opens With New Leaders, New Members, Difficult Issues
When Philadelphia City Council convenes its 2012 legislative session this morning, it’ll have a very different look, with new leadership and six new members. But the biggest issues are anything but new.
Philadelphia City Council Leaders Give Incoming Members An Insider’s View
Today was orientation day for six freshmen: they’re the six incoming members of Philadelphia City Council.
State Rep Kenyatta Johnson’s ‘Have You Done It Yet’ Campaign Encourages Students To Apply For College Scholarships
The Peace Not Guns Caucus held its first annual “Have You Done It Yet” Awards Banquet at Yesha Banquet Hall on Thursday. The group honored students who decided to take control of their future.
Some City Council Races Wrap Quickly; Not So, At-Large GOP Seat
In Philadelphia, where Democratic registrations outpace Republicans by a 6-1 margin, several City Council races wrapped up quickly on Election Night.
Community Leaders Speak Out Against Gun Violence In Point Breeze, Grays Ferry
A number of community leaders spoke at a press conference Friday afternoon to respond to the gun violence that has plagued the Point Breeze and Grays Ferry section of the city since mid-September.
Philadelphia Gun Violence Out Of Control
Police are working overtime following a rash of gun violence in Philadelphia in the past few days.
2nd District City Council Election Decided By Absentee Ballots
A review of the paper ballots cast in Philadelphia’s primary election continues, but it appears that they will not affect the outcome of one close race.
Philadelphia Candidates’ Lawyers Battling Over Mailed-In Ballots That May Sway 2 Races
It will be next week at the earliest before the Philadelphia City Commission certifies the results of Tuesday’s primary elections.
