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Affordability crisis / We Make Philly agenda

Philadelphia

Summary

Dozens of Power Interfaith and Transit Forward speakers urged Council to pass the We Make Philly agenda — a wealth tax, homestead exemption increase, and utility relief — citing doubled property taxes and rising costs.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Speakers cited doubled property taxes, doubled PGW bills, and a proposed wealth tax on high-income residents to fund relief.

✅Who benefits

Low- and middle-income homeowners, seniors, and renters facing rising costs.

⚠️Who could be affected

Higher-income taxpayers would pay more under the proposed wealth tax.

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