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Argued the horse bill is a trifle that could harm the film industry and city revenue, while praising the Pride policing hearing resolution.

Urged passage of the carriage horse ban on behalf of Revolution Philadelphia, describing dangers and deaths of horses working urban streets.

Supported the carriage horse ban, noting Chicago's ban five years ago and suggesting eco-friendly electric carriages as the alternative.

Founder of Carriage Horse Freedom, she asked that unlicensed 'non-commercial' carriage horses also be covered by the amended bill.

A horse owner, he opposed the ban, arguing retired carriage horses face slaughter, no deaths have occurred in Philadelphia, and jobs and traditions would be lost.

Representing Humane World for Animals, she supported the ban, citing repeated incidents of carriage horses collapsing or bolting in urban traffic.