Philadelphia 2035 (Reading, Chester, Norristown: reputations, contracts, how much)

[kyb01]

Slightly OT but we are talking about Kenney's budget. The job creation totals for Feb were absolutely awful. Wow. I've been thinking we're heading into recesssion for a while. So some of the line items in this budget may go up in smoke.

[Pennsport]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Slightly OT but we are talking about Kenney's budget. The job creation totals for Feb were absolutely awful. Wow. I've been thinking we're heading into recesssion for a while. So some of the line items in this budget may go up in smoke.

The city pensions are absolutely killing us.

[KansastoSouthphilly]

Originally Posted by kyb01

We were spoiled by Nutter who ended up being an exceptional mayor although it was rough for him during his first term because of the financial crisis and the Great Recession. People have forgotten that he flailed a lot during that time. But he, obviously, learned a lot and acted accordingly.

Trust me, Street was way worse than Kenney because of rampant corruption. The FBI raided his office, for instance. Remember that? Or are you too young or weren't in Philly to have known about it.

Domb is running for re-election to his current at large council seat, afaik. There are tv ads.

AH Williams is nothing like his dad, Hardy Williams. So he's a big "no!" for me.

Once upon a time, when Sam Katz, switched parties, to challenge the expectations of "forever Democrats" running for mayor, it was a fun contest and gen. election. He almost beat Street the first time. He would have been a transformative mayor. Even more so than Nutter, imo.

Yes I really miss Nutter. I thought he perfectly balanced all the traits necessary to be a good leader plus he is very intelligent and loved to promote Philadelphia as a place to be. I probably just need to get over it. What I want to see most of all now in Philly politics is for Darrell Clarke to be voted out of office. I won't hold my breath.

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by MB1562

Finally money for street sweeping. The horrendous amount of trash strewn all over the streets is one of the things I hate about living in South Philly.

Just spent a few days in DC and didn’t see the amount of street trash I see here. I just can’t understand why the city doesn’t require residents to put their garbage out in plastic bags. They even make biodegradable bags now. Rain or a windy day result in trash spilling out all over the sidewalks.

Other cities manage trash this way without a problem. Why not us?

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by Pennsport

The city pensions are absolutely killing us.

Pensions are killing cities and states all across the country. Has the city at least changed the pension plans for newly hired employees or are we continuing to exacerbate the problem into the foreseeable future?

And my god, please drop DROP!

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by Pine to Vine

Just spent a few days in DC and didn’t see the amount of street trash I see here. I just can’t understand why the city doesn’t require residents to put their garbage out in plastic bags. They even make biodegradable bags now. Rain or a windy day result in trash spilling out all over the sidewalks.

Other cities manage trash this way without a problem. Why not us?

Because we have more important issues to worry about like cashless stores.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by Pennsport

The city pensions are absolutely killing us.

Yes! True. Thanks, for reminding everyone.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by KansastoSouthphilly

Yes I really miss Nutter. I thought he perfectly balanced all the traits necessary to be a good leader plus he is very intelligent and loved to promote Philadelphia as a place to be. I probably just need to get over it. What I want to see most of all now in Philly politics is for Darrell Clarke to be voted out of office. I won't hold my breath.

I'm sure having the financial crisis happen during his first term was a big test of Nutter's character.

Clarke is a perfect example of why we need term limits.

[cpomp]

I couldn't find the SEPTA thread, so I'll post here.

SEPTA looks to expand Chester County rail service to Coatesville

https://www.philly.com/transportatio...-20190308.html

[chris123678]

Originally Posted by cpomp

I couldn't find the SEPTA thread, so I'll post here.

SEPTA looks to expand Chester County rail service to Coatesville

https://www.philly.com/transportatio...-20190308.html

Good to see Septa willing to work with the counties in extending it's rail options.
Sucks that the city hasn't been getting any rail attention whatsoever.