Author: ST

A message from our friends at the Philadelphia Parks Alliance —

Tomorrow (5/25/16), Philadelphia City Council is holding important committee votes on budget revenue plans, which could fund more than $300 million in capital funding for parks, recreation centers, and libraries. This would be the largest direct investment in our community infrastructure in the history of our city. To fund this landmark initiative, along with sweeping expansions of Pre-K, the creation of new community schools, and the reduction of pension debt, Mayor Kenney has proposed a $0.03 per ounce tax on sugar sweetened beverages–to date the only proposal which fully funds all of these initiatives. We need your voice at City Hall NOW to help get the sugar drink tax passed.

YES, I CAN BE AT CITY COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY 5/25 AT 1PM

YES, I WILL CONTACT MY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

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A bike Share station is coming to Clark Park! Poll numbers indicate that this is the most popular choice for a station in West Philly.

The majority of Clark Park board members support putting a station on the south side of Chester Avenue, near 43rd Street. This highly visible location would be near, but not in the way of our popular farmer’s market. It would only take up three parking spaces, and may encourage people to bike to the park, instead of driving. (Parking will be way more affected by the proposed development at 43rd and Baltimore.)
Keep in mind, if the station doesn’t work here, it can be moved later.

Please call Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell’s office in support of this bike share location. Call (215) 686-3418/3419 between before March 13th. Ask to speak with John Fenton, Director of Constituent Services. He knows Clark Park well. Sample message “ My name is _______. I use Clark Park and support putting a bike share station on the south side of Chester Avenue, near 43rd and Baltimore.”

Thank you!