Philadelphia Priorities

Position

• Support the Nutter administration's long term plan to reduce the Business Privilege Tax (BPT).
  
  
• Work with Nutter administration, City Council members and suburban elected officials to address efficiencies in government with a focus on regional cooperation.
  
  
• Continue to work with Nutter administration to address major cost drivers, i.e. pensions, prisons and healthcare.
  
  
• Continue to support the Philadelphia Re-entry Employment Plan to obtain jobs for ex-offenders and grant businesses a BPT tax credit.
  
  
• Continue to play an active role in advancing key economic development initiatives such as expansion of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
  
  
• Participate in the newly created Zoning Code Commission to enhance development in the city while preserving our neighborhoods.
  
  
• Support efforts for capacity enhancements and improved service at Philadelphia International Airport.
  
  
• Continue to support gaming in Philadelphia as it has a direct impact on wage and property tax, convention center expansion and jobs in Philadelphia.
  
  
• Monitor infrastructure mobility and port operations to enhance viability of the region.
  
  
• Continue to participate in regional emergency preparedness initiatives.
  
  
• Monitor waterfront development.