Continuing a tradition started on the campaign trail, the Mayor answered your questions during last Friday’s Twitter Chat! Using the hashtag #AskKenney, Philadelphians asked the Mayor over 200 questions. The topics ranged from preventing gun violence to combating blight in our neighborhoods.
In between the serious policy questions, the Mayor took the opportunity to answer some of the more light-hearted questions, too!
Check out a recap of the event below, and if you didn’t get your question answered, the Mayor will be back next month taking questions.
The Mayor explained that it will always be a priority of his administration to reduce gun violence, no matter the obstacles we face at the Federal and State level:
.@annewhiting Working with @PhillyPolice on strategies to reduce gun violence. Will continue to advocate at the State &Fed Level. #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
Mayor Kenney pointed out why access to quality pre-K programs is not just a priority for our children and their families, but it is also a smart economic bet:
.@BeckatSage We'll have to find new revenue but ultimately it will cost more for us not to do it. $4 return for every $1 invested #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
Constituents asked questions about the Mayor’s policies, like marijuana decriminalization, Vision Zero, and eliminating plastic bags:
.@ccapelli24 We'll continue to enforce decriminalization and advocate at state level for further changes #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
.@aaronbauman I'm committed to implementing a vision zero plan to prevent pedestrian fatalities #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
.@JesseRoyer Working with @CMMarkSquilla on renewed efforts to reduce plastic bag usage #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
The Mayor shared Philly’s commitment to supporting those of all faiths:
.@Allstarz_Black Working with @Mr4thDistrict to ensure we recognize and honor everyone's beliefs #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
When it comes to the Eagles, the Mayor can’t wait for next season (and advised patience):
.@dannybauder No, give him a chance! #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
Of course, the Mayor had some feelings about Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey:
.@leonardaltieri Sure, I imagine he'll have a lot more free time after Tues. @ChrisChristie has to wear an Eagles jersey though. #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
One of the Mayor’s top priorities, working to improve every neighborhood, always comes up!
.@phillyrecord Turn our schools into community centers. Investments in our parks, libraries & rec centers are also needed #AskKenney
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 5, 2016
The Mayor will be back next month answering your questions! You can share them on twitter now, just remember to tag them with #AskKenney!