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government-city-administration1 year ago•3 min saved

Mayor Parker's Division: Restructuring City Departments for Efficiency

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced the split of the Department of Licenses and Inspections into two divisions, each with its own commissioner, in response to the agency's expanding responsibilities and longstanding criticisms. The move aims to improve efficiency and address public safety concerns, with one division focusing on inspections, safety, and compliance, and the other on "quality of life" issues and business code enforcement. The reorganization follows calls for reform and recommendations from a task force, and will require approval from City Council and voters to become permanent.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

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education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Philadelphia's Education Priorities: Funding, Year-Round Schools, and Safety"

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker emphasized the need for increased funding for Philadelphia schools during her first public education event as mayor, highlighting the importance of support from federal, state, and city governments as well as the private sector. She also discussed the need for modernizing school facilities and expanding access to educational opportunities year-round. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. echoed the call for increased funding, outlining plans for extended-day and year-round schools, facility improvements, and other initiatives to accelerate student achievement. The district is projecting a $400 million deficit as federal COVID-19 relief funds run out, and the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia has pledged $40 million over the next five years to support these initiatives.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

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