Councilmember Isaiah Thomas

Today, @PHLCouncil and the public will hear from @PhlilyMayor's team about their vision for this year's operating budget, their long term financial stability plan, and upcoming large infrastructure investments we need to move Philly forward. Tune in at phlcouncil.com

.@PHLCouncil's most important job is passing a city budget that funds critical programs and sets the city on a trajectory for fiscal success. This week, we begin the process of analyzing and amending @PhillyMayor's proposed 2026-2027 budget.

It’s budget season. Starting today and over the next few weeks, @PHLCouncil will hold public hearings to review the proposed budget and how funding impacts residents. I encourage everyone to stay informed and follow along. Tune in at phlcouncil.com/watch-city-cou…

Call your state representative and encourage them to support House Bill 605! Learn more here: palegis.us/legislation/bi…

The best legislation is born out of regular people’s lived experience. HB605, introduced by @AndreDCarroll would bring meaningful change to PA’s corrections system by making it easier for parolees in compliance to leave the system smoothly. buckscountybeacon.com/2026/03/heavy-…

So appreciative of Wendy Green-Harvey and Ciani Beatty from @SEPTAPHILLY for taking the time to connect with our interns about their work last week! Most of my interns take a train or bus every day. I’m so grateful they were able to meet some folks with careers in transportation.

Beyond proud, as coach, I’ve seen how youth sports can shape leaders. Sankofa Freedom Academy’s championship reflects hard work, strong coaching, and a community that believes in its young people. #Echobox=1774048848" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">inquirer.com/high-school-sp…

March is Creative & Nighttime Economy Month in Philly! Celebrating the creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and nightlife professionals who make our city shine. THANK YOU @phlcommerce @creativephl for continuing to uplift Philadelphia’s creative community.

PLEASE SHARE The Philadelphia Police Department is warning residents about a troubling scam targeting our elderly neighbors. Scammers are posing as bank representatives, calling victims and even showing up at their homes to “fix” card issues—only to steal their bank cards and drain their accounts. Share this information with your friends, loved ones and neighbors!

Huge shoutout to @kristenkurtis and @wxpnfm for being critical voices on @PHLCouncil's Original Music City Task Force and for spearheading this initiative!

Help honor Philly's historic music scene by voting for your 5 favorite Philly Anthems and Music Moments for @wxpnfm's America 250 celebration weekend this July 4th. Deadline is March 19th! xpn.org/americas-250th/

Throughout this facilities planning process, @PHLCouncil's Education Committee wants to hear from you. Please submit your feedback about the plan to PHLCouncil.com/IsaiahThomas or call our office at 215-686-3446.

Since I was named Chairman of the Education Committee, I've been intent on establishing consistent and constant communication with @PHLschools & the School Board. Every month we gather to have honest dialogue about our school system.

Additionally, I want to thank @NicORourkePHL and his staff and our entire coalition for helping craft this important piece of legislation @AbolitionistLC @PhillyDefenders @prisonsociety

I want to thank committee chairman @CM_JimHarrity and the entire Labor committee for holding this crucial hearing today, as well as all my @PHLcouncil colleagues for their support throughout this 2.5 year legislative journey.

Philadelphia is one step closer to true transparency in our city run prisons. Last May, the voters voted to establish the Office of Prison Oversight and Board of Prison Oversight. Today @phlcouncil Labor committee passed final amendments needed to formally do just that.

.@PhiladelphiaGov is hiring! Consider these open civil service positions if you are looking to serve your city. For more information, go to phila.gov/jobs.

Learn more about the proposal to create an office of Prison Oversight and Prison Community Oversight Board: PHLCouncil.com/prisonoversight

Tune in live at PHLCouncil.com/watch to see your government in action:

Last May, Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly approved my ballot measure creating an Office of Prison Oversight and an independent Board of Prison Oversight. Today, @phlcouncil’s labor committee will be voting on critical enabling legislation to formally establish these entities.