Michael Nutter in 2010-2020 Mayor's Press Releases
On Civil Rights:
Supports equal benefits for gays and lesbians
Mayor Nutter will sign Bill No. 110057, the Equal Benefits Bill. [The bill requires] "contractors accepting service contracts from the City of Philadelphia of $250,000 or more must extend the same employment benefits to life partners of its employees
that is extended to spouses of married employees."Since its introduction in February, the bill had been amended several times, and in many ways it has become more liberal.
For instance, the expansion of benefits do not just include health benefits, as written in the original language, but "all other benefits employers offer to spouses of married employees," will be "offered
to life partners as well." The language also changed the definitive "man" and "woman" to "two people who share the same gender identity."
Source: Mayoral press release & Randy LoBasso in Philadelphia Weekly
Dec 9, 2011
On Environment:
Continuing to make Philly waterways best is a priority
We are investing to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener. Philadelphia was named an "Emerald City" and was the only city to have accomplished all six key green infrastructure actions, which include a long-term green infrastructure plan,
retention standards, reduction of existing impervious surfaces, incentives for private development, a dedicated funding source and assistance to accomplish a green infrastructure plan.
Source: 2011 Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Green Waterways"
Nov 17, 2011
On Education:
Public & private schools collaborate for student success
All of our schools--public, private, charter and parochial--need to work together to ensure that we are providing high-quality, diverse educational options that meet the needs of our student population. The agreement between the School District and
our charter schools will provide unprecedented cooperation as they create equivalent metrics to measure student achievement and school performance.
Source: 2011 Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Charters"
Nov 16, 2011
On Education:
Vigilant innovativion to improve our educational system
Education is the key to ensuring Philadelphians have a high quality of life. Education impacts so many aspects of our lives--health, finances, family, crime--that it is important that we encourage young people, as well as returning students,
to succeed in school and continue on to college. We must be innovative and vigilant regarding ways to improve our educational system and to ensure our children are afforded every opportunity to learn.
Source: 2011 Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Education Topics"
Nov 16, 2011
On Tax Reform:
Lessen business tax to improve economic competitiveness
New City Council legislation eliminates business taxes and fees for new businesses that create jobs. Another bill establishes broad tax reduction for all businesses and a new structure for computing certain business taxes that will reward businesses
located in the City of Philadelphia. Together these path-breaking bills make Philadelphia more competitive, lessening the tax burden on firms based in Philadelphia and providing a particular benefit to new businesses and small businesses.
Source: 2011 Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Competitiveness"
Nov 14, 2011
On Technology:
Supports American Jobs Act, especially new infrastructure
The Rebuild America Jobs Act will help cities and states to invest immediately in infrastructure improvements that create jobs and will renew America's commitment to having the best roads, bridges and rail systems in the world. President Obama
understands by investing in America's infrastructure, we are improving the livability of our neighborhoods. With Federal investments we can reduce blight, increases mobility, and creates jobs that cannot be outsourced.
Source: 2011 Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Jobs Act"
Nov 3, 2011
On Environment:
Supports antipollution EPA regulations
The City filed a motion in in defense of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). CSAPR will reduce the transport of pollutants from coal-fired power plants in upwind states to downwind regions.
Studies have shown that benefits far exceed the cost of compliance, and the longer polluters delay implementation of this vital rule, the longer Philadelphia residents will be denied the health and economic benefits of cleaner air.
Source: City of Philadelphia Mayoral press release
Oct 25, 2011
On Energy & Oil:
Supports solar projects in the city
By installing one of the first large-scale solar projects in Philadelphia, the City is demonstrating that alternative generation is both feasible and beneficial. Water treatment uses large amounts of electricity.
Philadelphia Water Department is proud to use clean, sustainable power generated on-site. Because this project was so successful, we're planning to replicate it at other treatment plants.
Source: City of Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Clean Energy"
Apr 25, 2011
On Budget & Economy:
Cutting government to balance budget without tax hike
City government today is smaller, spends less, and is more efficient. Because of the cuts we have made, we are able to make investments in essential core services without asking for any further tax increase.
There are no tax increases in the budget that I propose today; the temporary 1% sales tax increase will expire in FY15 and the wage and business tax cuts that we suspended will be reinstated in FY14. We'll continue to cut spending.
Source: City of Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Healthcare"
Mar 3, 2011
On Immigration:
Advocates path to citizenship and immigration reform
We must not ignore the plight of individuals whose status here is undocumented. We must provide a pathway to citizenship for people who want is to pursue the American dream.
This pathway should require them to recognize the responsibilities that come with being an American. That we are a nation of immigrants is one of the defining characteristics of the US.
Source: City of Philadelphia Mayoral press release, "Immigration"
Nov 18, 2010
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