City Council on Thursday passed legislation to hold hearings on the city’s hybrid work capabilities. Lawmakers also passed legislation aimed at probing the process by which people seek drug treatment.
Councilmember At-Large Jim Harrity during the last City Council meeting of the year Dec. 14, 2023. Harrity called for the hearings on the city's hybrid work capabilities.Philadelphia city workers will have an opportunity to tell lawmakers why they should retain the ability to work remotely after Mayor
Councilmember Jim Harrity, a close ally of both Parker and of organized labor, called for the hearings and said while he understands Parker’s policy, he wants to provide workers an opportunity to be heard. He said his call for hearings shouldn’t be interpreted as an indication that Council opposes employees returning to work in-person.
Parker announced Monday that all city employees must return to in-person work full-time by July 15, a policy she said will foster better collaboration among workers and lead to more effective city service delivery. She said about 80% of the 25,000-member workforce was already working in-person.immediately criticized the plan
Under Johnson’s proposal, the assessed values of owner-occupied properties could be reduced by $90,000 — the exemption currently allows for an $80,000 reduction.Johnson said Thursday that his proposal represents an opportunity to provide tax relief to homeowners as the administration prepares to issue property reassessments this year.
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