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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Top issues during term (3)(General)
municipal ballot questions
The fiscal effect depends on what each question says—some could shift spending or borrowing rules, so check the fine print before voting.
open-carry ban court ruling
The ruling could create new city legal costs and force spending on policy changes or enforcement adjustments.
Fair Workweek law legal challenge
If the law is struck down, big employers could dodge scheduling-premium and compliance costs while hourly workers face less predictable pay and income swings.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Brooks was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement, including a lease amendment, for a portion of the premises at 1341 N. Delaware Ave. for general office…
Resolution recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania’s outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming…
Voting record (2)(General)
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