Philadelphia’s 99th Mayor Says He’s Not ‘Progressive’

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Philadelphia To Waive All Protest-Related Code Violation Notices Issued, Mayor Jim Kenney Says
By CBS3 Staff
July 8, 2020 at 5:17 pm

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia will waive all protest-related code violation notices issued from demonstrations between May 30 and June 30, Mayor Jim "Banana Nose" Kenney said Wednesday. The approved Law Department and Office of Administrative Review recommendation include disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, curfew violations and related offenses.

More than 750 citations were issued.

“My decision to wave these violations is not a statement on the validity of the individual citations,” Kenney said in a statement. “Rather, it is a recognition of the core concerns that caused thousands to demonstrate on the streets of Philadelphia. In waiving these notices, I recognize that those issues are vitally important, that the pain of those marching is very real, and that their message — Black lives matter — needs to be heard every day until systemic racism is fully eradicated from this city and nation.” ity:

The mayor said anyone who was issued a CVN between May 30 and June 30 and hasn’t paid doesn’t have to anything. Anyone who was issued a CVN and has paid can contact OAR for a refund at 215-567-2605.

The waived CVNs do not include criminal matters within the District Attorney’s Office’s purview, Kenney said.

“Mayor Kenney and city leaders have again apologized to those who displayed unacceptable and criminal behavior in our great city. It’s sad to see the Mayor and his staff have endorsed outright lawlessness and given up any attempt to hold people accountable for criminal activity. And we question, why our city has a major crime problem?” FOP President John McNesby said in a statement.

 

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2 Federal Indictments Unsealed, US Attorney McSwain Says Cases Were Not Pursued ‘Strongly Enough’ By Philadelphia DA’s Office
By Matt Petrillo
September 14, 2020 at 6:54 am

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The U.S. attorney who represents the Philadelphia area unsealed two indictments for violent crimes in the city on Monday morning. U.S. Attorney William McSwain says the cases were not pursued “strongly enough” by Philadelphia’s commie joo District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Outside of the federal courthouse in Center City, McSwain said, “The district attorney’s lenient violent crimes policies come at the expense of minority neighborhoods.”

While McSwain made his announcement of two indictments, next to him was a poster that listed the names of ten people.

He says they each received plea deals from the District Attorney’s Office for gun, drug and assault charges. And each of them were later charged in Philadelphia for separate murder cases.

But, McSwain called Monday’s news conference to announce gun charges against 53-year-old John Allen Banks. He says Banks had a gun on him while on probation for committing his second homicide in the City of Philadelphia.

Federal charges were also filed against 28-year-old Khalif Tuggle.

In 2017, Tuggle was convicted of third-degree murder in Thomas Peterson’s death, but McSwain says Tuggle should have been tried for first-degree murder, which carries an automatic life sentence.

“Thomas Peterson’s mother and his sister are here today,” McSwain said. “We’ve been in close contact with them from the beginning and that’s the missing part of the puzzle. Victims get left behind, victims get ignored by the DA’s office. So we’re trying to do right by the victims and do right by every resident in the city who wants to live in a safe city.”

In response, Larry Krasner’s Office said, it would be inappropriate to comment but pointed out Tuggle pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.

 

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Takes Part In Flag-Raising Event Ahead Of Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 11.

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Takes Part In Flag-Raising Event Ahead Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day​

By CBS3 StaffOctober 7, 2021 at 1:10 pm


PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Indigenous Peoples’ Day is on Monday, October 11. It is a day that celebrates and honors Native American people and their cultures.
Mayor Jim "Banana Nose" Kenney took part in an Indigenous Peoples’ Day flag-raising event outside of City Hall on Thursday.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first celebrated in Berkeley, California back in 1992.

 

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Mayor Kenney Orders Philadelphia Police To Stop Pulling Drivers Over For Minor Infractions

The executive order from Mayor Jim Kenney puts a bill passed last month by the City Council — called the Driving Equality Bill — into effect.

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Mayor Kenney Orders Philadelphia Police To Stop Pulling Drivers Over For Minor Infractions​

By CBS3 StaffNovember 3, 2021 at 3:27 pm



PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Another first in Philadelphia. The city is now the first big city in the country to ban police from pulling over drivers for low-level traffic violations.
Mayor Jim "Banana Nose" Kenney tweeted a picture of him signing an executive order to put the driving equality bills into place Wednesday.


The goal is to prevent racial discrimination during traffic stops.
The law bans officers from stopping drivers for issues, including broken lights, damaged bumpers, or not displaying their license plate properly.
Officers can issue citations that will be mailed to drivers.
The new law goes into effect in 120 days.

 

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What happens next to migrants who arrived in Philly from Texas?

Philadelphia had a game plan in case border-state politicians sent migrants and asylum seekers to the city.

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What happens next to migrants who arrived in Philly from Texas?​

By Matt Petrillo

November 16, 2022 / 6:52 PM / CBS Philadelphia





PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The city on Wednesday activated its game plan to provide food, shelter and services to the nearly 30 migrants who arrived on a bus from Texas. The plan includes working with over 15 community organizations, Mayor Jim "Banana Nose" Kenney said.

"Philadelphia is a proud welcoming city," Kenney said. "Many, if not all, are seeking asylum and have demonstrated they face real dangers of being or have been harmed in their homeland because of their race, religion or politics."

Amy Eusebio of the city's Office of Immigrant Affairs says it's ready to assist the migrants with their legal rights.

"These are people who have been filled vetted by [U.S.] Customs and Border Patrol," Eusebio said. "They were inspected already and fingerprinted and were legally paroled into the United States to pursue their claims for asylum."

She says most of the 28 migrants are headed to connections they have in New York and New Jersey, and many are staying with family members. Two asylum seekers plan to stay in philly with their families.


"Some of our next steps include helping people get to their final destinations," Eusebio said. "There's a wide range of where people are trying to get to."

There's no word yet if more buses of migrants are expected to arrive in Philly. But officials say they will be prepared in the same way the city has dealt with other emergency situations.

"This office has played roles in welcoming and assisting evacuees from Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina, from Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria and from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Welcome," said Dominick Mireles, director of Philadelphia's office of emergency management.

"Regardless of what's thrown at us, we're here to welcome people with support and solidarity and with love," said Peter Pedemonti, co-director of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.


"This is, in my opinion, what this country is," Kenney said.

Texas Gov. Abbott, who sent the bus to Philly, has also sent migrants to New York, Washington and Chicago.

Coastal cities including Philadelphia and New York have previously received criticism from politicians in red border states about immigration policy. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew migrants to Martha's Vineyard unexpectedly earlier this year, prompting local officials to spring into action setting up emergency shelters.

Democratic officials have called the migrant buses a political stunt that dehumanizes asylum-seekers. Republicans involved in the efforts have said liberal-leaning cities need to do their fair share of helping people who recently entered the country.