Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is set to engage with Philadelphians directly, embarking on a citywide tour to discuss her inaugural FY25 budget. Following her March 14 address in City Council chambers, the Mayor seeks to foster a transparent process and encourage community participation.
The "One Philly Budget Town Hall Tour," confirmed by the City of Philadelphia’s official website, will help to quickly inform residents about how the proposed budget aims to create a city that is safer, cleaner, and greener. Parker's plan also promises to provide economic opportunities for all citizens. Starting April 27 and running through June 4, the series of meetings will offer a platform for individuals to more deeply connect with their local government.
At each event, city officials will precisely outline the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget's components, and community members will have the chance to interact with representatives from various city, state, and federal agencies. Attendees are also slated to learn about a range of free resources and services available to them. The first town hall kicks off at the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence, located at 7401 Limekiln Pike, on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These town hall meetings signify a notable effort by Mayor Parker to directly address the community's concerns and ideas. The tour will cut across different neighborhoods, from the XYE Community Center to the historically rooted Lincoln High School, each meeting engineered to ensure citizens do not just passively receive information but also engage actively in the civic discourse.
Community members looking to partake in the One Philly Budget Town Halls can view the full schedule and locations on the city's website. With a total of eight sessions, the tour's final stop will be at the Lincoln High School on June 4 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Mayor Parker's administration has expressed its commitment to a participatory budgeting process, aiming to fold residents' voices into the making of a budget that is as inclusively woven as the fabric of Philadelphia itself.
