Cherelle Parker, Mayor and city budget

Mayor Cherelle Parker will propose cutting taxes and borrowing $800 million for housing in Philly’s next city budget
Parker will deliver her budget address to City Council on Thursday.
Mayor Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend millions on housing
Philadelphia would cut business tax rates every year and begin spending hundreds of millions of newly allocated dollars on housing and drug treatment programs under a proposed 2026 budget Mayor Cherelle Parker presented Thursday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker calls for historic tax cuts in Philadelphia budget address
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her proposed spending plan on Thursday, delivering her second budget address to City Council.
Mayor Parker presents $6.7B city budget proposal touting $800M housing plan, 'historic' tax cuts, extended-year Philly school pilot expansion
What you need to knowMayor Cherelle L. Parker delivered her second budget address Thursday to Philadelphia City Council.The speech kicks off three months of negotiations between the Parker administration and lawmakers over the fiscal year 2026 city budget,
From tax cuts to housing, a breakdown of mayor's $6.7B budget proposal for Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasized cutting taxes while funding housing, new municipal contracts and other priorities in City Council chambers Thursday as she presented her fiscal year 2026 budget address.
What’s in Philly Mayor Parker’s second budget proposal for cleaning and greening
The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal has good and bad news for real estate
The mayor's proposed budget includes $800 million for housing through two separate infusions of $400 million. It also calls for a few key changes to real estate taxes.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's 2026 budget includes tax cuts, preparations for 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker is introducing her 2026 budget for the city of Philadelphia in a City Council session Thursday.
Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
Mayor Parker spends big in $6.7B Philly budget plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out a $6.7 billion budget blueprint Thursday that would hike spending and overhaul city taxes. Why it matters: Parker is keeping her foot on the gas, seeking to boost spending by nearly 6% over last year to check items off her ambitious agenda.
Mayor Parker unveils $6.7B budget in major investments for Philadelphians
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
The campaign would receive $5 million in fiscal year 2026 and $30 million over next six years under new budget.
New Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration says
The Philadelphia Police Department’s new forensics lab will be located on Market Street in University City, a decision the ...
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Teacher salary increases a long-term priority for Philadelphia mayor in her education budget
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker wants city public schools to eventually get a larger share of city property taxes. She ...
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Nearly 400 vacant lots near corridors have been cleared thanks to city program
The Philadelphia Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program released its key achievements from its first year under ...
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Planning director discusses Roundhouse, Greyhound station, housing push
Lawrence touted Parker’s hiring of a new chief housing and urban development officer, Angela Brooks, to spearhead the 30,000-unit plan. She comes from Chicago, where she worked for an affordable ...