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Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
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Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
@CMThomasPHL
Philadelphia City Councilmember, At-Large. Majority Whip. A dedicated public servant from Northwest Philadelphia. Committed to building a brighter future.
- There really are not words to adequately express how devastating this is. Two of our neighbors - one a pediatrician at CHOP, the other a man standing at a street corner in Kensington - lost their lives yesterday due to dangerous driving.The cyclist struck and killed while riding near Rittenhouse Square last night has been identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. on.nbc10.com/YUUQD6v
- Philly is a city with great bones and truly walkable streets- but we need to make policies that protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers so every Philadelphian can take advantage.Philly voted Most Walkable City to Visit by USA Today 10Best two years in a row! #VisitPhilly #DiscoverPHL #USA10Best
00:00 - What people may not realize is these scholarships aren’t going to be paid for by Roc Nation, they would be paid for by taxpayers. Roc Nation is not donating $300M, they’re leading an advocacy effort fighting for Harrisburg to pass legislation that will create these scholarships.Jay-Z's Roc Nation will spearhead an educational campaign in Philadelphia that helps students K-12 from low-income households secure about $300 million in scholarships to attend the city's private schools. Events will be held by Roc Nation to bring awareness to Pennsylvania
- Automated speed enforcement reduces speeding and saves lives. We know this. I’m looking forward to working with my @phlcouncil colleagues to identify the roadways that need this life saving technology the most in Philadelphia.
00:00 - If true, this is unacceptable. @PhillyPolice cannot attend a terrorist attack on the Capitol and then return to police our streets. When distrust between police & civilians is at an all-time-high, this further cements the fear for people who look like me.
- Glad to hear that @sixers player @KELLYOUBREJR has been released from the hospital. While shocking, this incident is a reminder that traffic violence can happen to anyone. We must get serious about this issue to protect all Philadelphians.
- As the youngest member of @PHLCouncil, I was proud to bring the youngest guest to today’s session. Thank you for all the kind wishes to my family - #IQThomas is ready to bring government to you!
- Replying to @CMThomasPHLI advocated for a full Vision Zero allocation in the FY25 budget. Enforcement is alone isn't enough - we must fund and implement preventative measures like protected bike lanes, daylighted intersections, and curb extensions. We know what works- let's do it.
- This is an absolutely tragic story we hear all too often in Philadelphia. I am praying for Dawn's family and friends. We must do more to prevent tragedies like this from happening and hold the drivers who commit these crimes accountable.#BREAKING: A 14-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car while crossing a street with her mother in West Philly Thursday night. on.nbc10.com/O7EkE2U
- ✅ member of @PHLCouncil ✅ basketball coach ✅ husband ✅ dad and now… ✅ #GirlDad Welcome to Philly, Alorianna Thomas
- Philly's roadways feel more dangerous than ever. I'm committed to engaging partners in Harrisburg to get these crucial bills passed to 1) expand automated speed enforcement 2) enable parking protected bike lanes and 3) establish a statewide hit-and-run tracking systemCheck out this op-ed written by BCGP and @Fam4SafeStreets about life-saving legislation that we are calling upon the PA State Legislature to pass now! inquirer.com/opinion/commen… #visionzerophl @PhillyOTIS @PhilaStreets @PeopleforParker @SenTonyWilliams @RepMJDaley @RepNeilson
- Today @phlcouncil took two significant actions related to Vision Zero and traffic safety. ✅ I introduced a resolution authorizing Legislative Oversight committee to have hearings on progress towards Vision Zero goals and plan for the future.
We are also so thankful to @CMThomasPHL @NicORourkePHL and @RuePhilaCouncil who will be introducing a resolution today asking for a hearing on Vision Zero and how our Philadelphia can better tackle the mission of reaching 0 traffic fatalities. #LetsGoCouncil - #DrivingEquality passes! Thank you to every person who brought us to this moment. Philadelphia will lead the nation by removing police from certain traffic stops.
