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Council-member Brooks’ first term

NEWS ARTICLE

Gov. Josh Shapiro is backing third-party progressive Kendra Brooks for Philly City Council

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is endorsing Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks for a second term, bucking some members of his own party by backing a third-party candidate and aligning himself with one of the city’s most progressive elected officials.

Sep
6
2023
NEWS ARTICLE

Meet Kendra Brooks, a Working Families Party member running for reelection to City Council

City Councilmember Kendra Brooks, of the progressive Working Families Party, is trying to repeat her stunning 2019 win by running on what she says is a "proven track record."

Sep
5
2023
NEWS ARTICLE

Working Families Party is gearing up to oust the few Republicans left in Philadelphia Government

Kendra Brooks shocked Philly’s political world in 2019. Now the Working Families Party is trying to replicate that historic victory next year.

Dec
1
2022
NEWS ARTICLE

Philadelphia City Council members move to protect abortion rights

Abortion access protections and affordable housing are among the top priorities of City Council as it regroups today after a summer recess.

The latest: A trio of council-members are expected to put forward a legislative package today they say will bolster abortion rights and protect both patients and providers in the city.

Sep
14
2022
NEWS ARTICLE

Four Pennsylvanians who had an abortion reflect on life after Roe

We haven’t heard enough from those at the center of the abortion debate, those who have the lived experience of exercising their right to choose.

May
14
2022
NEWS ARTICLE

City Council-members call for wealth tax in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council-members Kendra Brooks and Jamie Gauthier joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, and local union leaders today in calling for a wealth tax on Philadelphia residents who hold stocks and bonds.

Mar
29
2022
NEWS ARTICLE

Philly to hold public hearings on search for district’s next school superintendent

“There is no shortage of challenges facing our schools. The incoming Superintendent must have the experiences and skills needed to deliver on the promise of quality public education for every student in every zip code,” said Councilmember Kendra Brooks.

Sep
28
2021