Councilmember At-Large (Minority Leader)· 2020-01-06–2028-01-03
Kendra Brooks
Philadelphia
About
Kendra Brooks' platform focuses heavily on progressive community advocacy, protecting local open spaces, and preserving neighborhood gardens from auction. As a representative of the Working Families Party, her priorities center on grassroots community support and progressive urban policy in Philadelphia.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentLaunched a proposal to save hundreds of community gardens, side yards, and open spaces from being sent to auction.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:01:19
- Avg per meeting
- 3:24
- Segments
- 578
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The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Brooks said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
public art funding
An anonymous donor is covering the cost to keep the Portal running, so the city avoids pulling the plug—at least for now.
sales tax loophole closure
The city gains revenue from online sales that previously escaped local tax, while some shoppers may see higher online totals.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Brooks was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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