Minority Leader Kendra Brooks
@kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social
Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large. Mom from Nicetown. Independent and unafraid. https://linktr.ee/kendrabrooksphl
Wingohocking Neighbors Day is a resource fair and celebration of the community that raised me. Join us for live music, food trucks, a play street for kids, and dozens of community partners on site to connect folks with resources and services. To pre-register, visit bit.ly/WNDregister25
September 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wingohocking Neighbors Day is a resource fair and celebration of the community that raised me. Join us for live music, food trucks, a play street for kids, and dozens of community partners on site to connect folks with resources and services. To pre-register, visit bit.ly/WNDregister25
My statement with Minority Whip Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke on yesterday's violent ICE arrest.
July 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My statement with Minority Whip Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke on yesterday's violent ICE arrest.
SAVE THE DATE! This year, Wingohocking Neighbors Day is Saturday, October 11 on the 1500-1700 blocks of W. Wingohocking St. Come for live music, food trucks, a kids' play street, resources, and much more! If you live in Nicetown or neighboring communities (Logan, Tioga, Germantown), you’re invited!
July 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
SAVE THE DATE! This year, Wingohocking Neighbors Day is Saturday, October 11 on the 1500-1700 blocks of W. Wingohocking St. Come for live music, food trucks, a kids' play street, resources, and much more! If you live in Nicetown or neighboring communities (Logan, Tioga, Germantown), you’re invited!
📣 PHILLY! It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride!
Join us for a FREE Parade & Celebration 💙💚❤️
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Parade starts at 11AM at City Hall
🎉 Festival from 12–4PM | 1600–1800 Ben Franklin Parkway
🔗 More info at www.DisabilityPridePA.org
Join us for a FREE Parade & Celebration 💙💚❤️
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Parade starts at 11AM at City Hall
🎉 Festival from 12–4PM | 1600–1800 Ben Franklin Parkway
🔗 More info at www.DisabilityPridePA.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
📣 PHILLY! It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride!
Join us for a FREE Parade & Celebration 💙💚❤️
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Parade starts at 11AM at City Hall
🎉 Festival from 12–4PM | 1600–1800 Ben Franklin Parkway
🔗 More info at www.DisabilityPridePA.org
Join us for a FREE Parade & Celebration 💙💚❤️
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Parade starts at 11AM at City Hall
🎉 Festival from 12–4PM | 1600–1800 Ben Franklin Parkway
🔗 More info at www.DisabilityPridePA.org
The POWER Act is now law! Yesterday, Mayor Parker signed my bill to protect over 750,000 workers - domestic workers, restaurant workers, temp workers, and more - from retaliation, wage theft, and other labor violations. As federal labor enforcement grinds to a halt, Philly is stepping up!
May 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The POWER Act is now law! Yesterday, Mayor Parker signed my bill to protect over 750,000 workers - domestic workers, restaurant workers, temp workers, and more - from retaliation, wage theft, and other labor violations. As federal labor enforcement grinds to a halt, Philly is stepping up!
On Monday, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Emma Chappell by renaming the 700 block of Market Street in her honor. Emma Chappell was the founder of the United Bank of Philadelphia, the first bank to be owned and run by a Black woman in Philadelphia. She was also a dear friend and mentor!
May 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
On Monday, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Emma Chappell by renaming the 700 block of Market Street in her honor. Emma Chappell was the founder of the United Bank of Philadelphia, the first bank to be owned and run by a Black woman in Philadelphia. She was also a dear friend and mentor!
Tune in to Evening WURDs tomorrow for my conversation with Dr. James Peterson.
May 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tune in to Evening WURDs tomorrow for my conversation with Dr. James Peterson.
Take a three minutes to complete the People's Budget Office survey:
👉 peoplesbudgetoffice.org/survey
Your feedback will directly help inform advocacy and conversations with City leaders. Thank you for helping us reimagine Philly’s future.
👉 peoplesbudgetoffice.org/survey
Your feedback will directly help inform advocacy and conversations with City leaders. Thank you for helping us reimagine Philly’s future.
May 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Take a three minutes to complete the People's Budget Office survey:
👉 peoplesbudgetoffice.org/survey
Your feedback will directly help inform advocacy and conversations with City leaders. Thank you for helping us reimagine Philly’s future.
👉 peoplesbudgetoffice.org/survey
Your feedback will directly help inform advocacy and conversations with City leaders. Thank you for helping us reimagine Philly’s future.
Every Friday through June 20th, these two stores in North Philly will be hosting nutrition lessons with giveaways, recipes, and food coupons. Check it out!
May 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Every Friday through June 20th, these two stores in North Philly will be hosting nutrition lessons with giveaways, recipes, and food coupons. Check it out!
My heart is still SO full from Friday's hearing on the POWER Act. Philly workers - domestic workers, gig workers, restaurant workers, and labor leaders - showed up for their rights and for each other. I am in awe of their organizing, their solidarity, and their fierce courage. 💜🧡💜
April 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My heart is still SO full from Friday's hearing on the POWER Act. Philly workers - domestic workers, gig workers, restaurant workers, and labor leaders - showed up for their rights and for each other. I am in awe of their organizing, their solidarity, and their fierce courage. 💜🧡💜
I'm looking forward to celebrating one of my local sheroes on Monday, May 17th. Join us!
April 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm looking forward to celebrating one of my local sheroes on Monday, May 17th. Join us!
Calling all small business owners! Councilmember Kendra Brooks wants to hear from you! Complete the survey at bit.ly/brookssurvey and we will be in touch!
April 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Calling all small business owners! Councilmember Kendra Brooks wants to hear from you! Complete the survey at bit.ly/brookssurvey and we will be in touch!
Starting this Friday, come by Courtland Grocery on Fridays between 10am and noon for healthy recipes, kitchen giveaways, and a $5 for fruits and veggies!
#standupnicetown #healthyfamiliesphl
#standupnicetown #healthyfamiliesphl
April 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Starting this Friday, come by Courtland Grocery on Fridays between 10am and noon for healthy recipes, kitchen giveaways, and a $5 for fruits and veggies!
#standupnicetown #healthyfamiliesphl
#standupnicetown #healthyfamiliesphl
Join us to celebrate Emma Chappell, founder of United Bank of Philadelphia, the first bank owned and run by a Black woman. Her bank stood at 7th and Market, where the street sign will commemorate her legacy and contributions for generations to come. #sheroesphl
April 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Join us to celebrate Emma Chappell, founder of United Bank of Philadelphia, the first bank owned and run by a Black woman. Her bank stood at 7th and Market, where the street sign will commemorate her legacy and contributions for generations to come. #sheroesphl
You can dispose of sensitive documents safely and securely at this FREE event with State @repandrecarroll.com on May 17th. We hope to see you there!
April 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
You can dispose of sensitive documents safely and securely at this FREE event with State @repandrecarroll.com on May 17th. We hope to see you there!
This Friday is the start of Black Maternal Health Week! My office is partnering with Oshun Family Center to host a day of advocacy in City Hall to raise awareness and highlight the importance of community-based care. For more information, visit oshunfamilycenter.org.
#BMHW25
#BMHW25
April 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This Friday is the start of Black Maternal Health Week! My office is partnering with Oshun Family Center to host a day of advocacy in City Hall to raise awareness and highlight the importance of community-based care. For more information, visit oshunfamilycenter.org.
#BMHW25
#BMHW25
You might be eligible for hundreds of dollars through the wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians. You can file online at tax-services.phila.gov/_/?mc_cid=b5...
April 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
You might be eligible for hundreds of dollars through the wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians. You can file online at tax-services.phila.gov/_/?mc_cid=b5...
Join me this Wednesday for a panel discussion with Center 1968. We’ll be talking about tariffs, student loans, and how we're meeting this political moment. I’m looking forward to it!
April 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join me this Wednesday for a panel discussion with Center 1968. We’ll be talking about tariffs, student loans, and how we're meeting this political moment. I’m looking forward to it!
Our schools should be places of joy and community where kids and families actually want to spend time. How do we get there? This Friday, we’ll hear from parents, young people, and school staff about what it will take. Join us!
March 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our schools should be places of joy and community where kids and families actually want to spend time. How do we get there? This Friday, we’ll hear from parents, young people, and school staff about what it will take. Join us!
“Small businesses keep the neighborhoods alive, create jobs, and put money back into the community,” said Nija Wiggins, a small business owner. “Taking away the BIRT tax waiver would hit us where it hurts, making it even harder to grow, hire, and keep our doors open."
March 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Small businesses keep the neighborhoods alive, create jobs, and put money back into the community,” said Nija Wiggins, a small business owner. “Taking away the BIRT tax waiver would hit us where it hurts, making it even harder to grow, hire, and keep our doors open."
“Philadelphia cannot afford to keep taxing poverty while calling it progress,” said Dr. Nikia Owens, President and CEO of the Campaign for Working Families. “Reducing Philadelphia’s City Wage Tax for low-income residents is more than a tax policy – it is an act of righting financial inequality."
March 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Philadelphia cannot afford to keep taxing poverty while calling it progress,” said Dr. Nikia Owens, President and CEO of the Campaign for Working Families. “Reducing Philadelphia’s City Wage Tax for low-income residents is more than a tax policy – it is an act of righting financial inequality."
The plan reintroduces the Wealth Tax, which proposes a 0.4% tax on stocks and bonds. The new version excludes the first $100k of taxable assets, as well as owner-operated small businesses, education savings accounts, retirement savings accounts, and mutual funds.
March 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The plan reintroduces the Wealth Tax, which proposes a 0.4% tax on stocks and bonds. The new version excludes the first $100k of taxable assets, as well as owner-operated small businesses, education savings accounts, retirement savings accounts, and mutual funds.
Instead of eliminating the BIRT exemption and requiring an estimated 80,000 small businesses to pay the BIRT tax, our plan proposes raising the BIRT exemption to $200K. This will provide tax relief for small businesses and set them up for success ahead of 2026 festivities.
March 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Instead of eliminating the BIRT exemption and requiring an estimated 80,000 small businesses to pay the BIRT tax, our plan proposes raising the BIRT exemption to $200K. This will provide tax relief for small businesses and set them up for success ahead of 2026 festivities.
The plan expands the Wage Tax Refund program so that more families get bigger refunds. It broadens eligibility to include individuals who make under $33K/yr and joint filers who make under $41K/yr and increases the refund to include the PICA portion of the wage tax.
March 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The plan expands the Wage Tax Refund program so that more families get bigger refunds. It broadens eligibility to include individuals who make under $33K/yr and joint filers who make under $41K/yr and increases the refund to include the PICA portion of the wage tax.
Yesterday, I introduced the People's Tax Plan in City Council. The Plan draws on the recommendations of the Tax Reform Commission and the Tax Reform Advisory Committee, and I look forward to discussing it with community members and colleagues.
March 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yesterday, I introduced the People's Tax Plan in City Council. The Plan draws on the recommendations of the Tax Reform Commission and the Tax Reform Advisory Committee, and I look forward to discussing it with community members and colleagues.