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 (5)(Parks Rec)
Center City park land acquisition and Love Park concession
Acquisition costs and concession revenue terms are not detailed in the agenda.
Academy of Natural Sciences closure
Unknown; the institution faces financial issues Council hopes to help address.
Creative Philadelphia charter amendment
Creates a new city office whose budget will be set in future budget cycles.
FDR Park lease to Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Conservancy would operate and maintain leased park facilities; critics say no revenue sharing or public benefits are required.
Joyce Hill Way street renaming
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Brooks was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.