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
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
Incineration of Philadelphia's trash in Chester
Could affect the cost of city waste-hauling contracts, though no estimate is provided.
Victory Gardens/Emerson Landfill remediation and training facility
Remediation and lease terms are not quantified in the agenda.
Green stormwater infrastructure expansion
Hearings could shape future capital and water-rate spending on green infrastructure.
US policy toward Cuba
Dumpster locking and neighborhood cleanliness
Modest costs to property owners for locking dumpsters.
Locked dumpsters and illegal dumping
Locking dumpsters requirement
Bird Town Pennsylvania conservation participation
No direct fiscal impact stated.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while O'Rourke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.