PhillyStat Sessions : State of Our City Read the PDF
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January 26, 2009
Agenda
Employment Rates and Economic Trends
State of the City
City's Primary Assets
Conclusions to Draw and Links to Reform Efforts
January 28, 2009
Agenda
How the national economic crisis affects Philadelphia’s budget
Description about the major drivers of Philadelphia’s budget
Feburary 12, 2009
Agenda
Mayor gives brief remarks
Roundtable members introduce themselves
Budget Discussion
Recreation
Department of Human Services
Public Health
Free Library
Fairmount Park
Office of Supportive Housing
Mayor closes the session
Feburary 17, 2009
Agenda
Mayor gives opening remarks
Budget Presentations and Discussion
Duane Bumb, Senior Deputy Director, Commerce Department
Alan Greenberger, Executive Director, City Planning Commission
Fran Burns, Commissioner, License & Inspections
Rina Cutler, Deputy Mayor, Transportation
Clarena Tolson, Commissioner, Streets Department
Feburary 18, 2009
Agenda
Mayor gives brief remarks
Budget presentations and discussion
Everett Gillison, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
Charles Ramsey, Police Commissioner
Lloyd Ayers, Fire Commissioner
Camille Barnett, Managing Director
Clay Armbrister, Chief of Staff
Rob Dubow, Finance Director
Steve Agostini, Budget Director
Summary
January 26, 2009
As the City tackles an unprecedented financial challenge brought on by the national economic crisis, it is important to understand a little about Philadelphia and its current demographics; in other words, how do we stack up? What are the major obstacles facing our city and our residents? What are Philly’s biggest assets?

This PhillyStat session was designed to talk about these real obstacles and real assets. Because as we make choices for the future, we need to understand where we stand today.

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