Philadelphia Question 2: Creative Philadelphia Office Charter Amendment
Source: vote-results.phila.gov
What does this measure do?
Writes Creative Philadelphia, the city's arts and culture office led by a Chief Cultural Officer, into the city charter so a future mayor cannot close it. The office already exists and is paid for by city taxpayers; this makes it permanent.
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Proposed by: Philadelphia City Council (Bill 260264-A, introduced by Councilmember At-Large Isaiah Thomas)
Thomas is a Democrat elected citywide and the council's majority whip. He wants the city's arts office made permanent in the charter, saying it would lock in Philadelphia's commitment to the arts.
Source: thephiladelphiacitizen.org
A YES vote means
Creative Philadelphia becomes a permanent charter office that promotes the city's arts, culture, and creative economy.
A NO vote means
Creative Philadelphia keeps running under the mayor's executive order and could be changed or ended without a vote.
Source: thephiladelphiacitizen.org