Councilmember At-Large (Minority Whip)· 2024-01-02–2028-01-03
Nicolas O'Rourke
Philadelphia
About
Nicolas O'Rourke's platform centers heavily on economic justice, making Philadelphia more affordable for working-class residents, and addressing the rising cost of living through progressive policy proposals. Running as a Working Families Party candidate, his campaign emphasized championing the needs of everyday workers over entrenched political interests.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyNicolas O'Rourke campaigned to make Philadelphia more affordable for working-class residents and tackle the rising cost of living.
- infrastructureHe proposed an affordability package aimed at addressing economic pressures faced by residents in Philadelphia.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 2:17
- Avg per meeting
- 0:27
- Segments
- 30
Want every word O'Rourke has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has O'Rourke 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 O'Rourke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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