Nicolas O'Rourke
About
Nicolas O'Rourke's platform centers heavily on economic justice, making Philadelphia more affordable for working-class residents, and addressing the rising cost of living through progressive policy proposals. Running as a Working Families Party candidate, his campaign emphasized championing the needs of everyday workers over entrenched political interests.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyNicolas O'Rourke campaigned to make Philadelphia more affordable for working-class residents and tackle the rising cost of living.
- infrastructureHe proposed an affordability package aimed at addressing economic pressures faced by residents in Philadelphia.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 2:17
- Avg per meeting
- 0:27
- Segments
- 30
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Child Welfare Commission charter amendment
No dollar figure attached yet, but Phillips' resolution requires monthly DHS reports for two years and hearings could reshape agency funding and contracts.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and survivor services
Speakers warned federal funding cuts are straining domestic violence services; no city dollar figure was given.
Police forensics laboratory financing
A roughly $40 million bond financing for the lab, per Councilmember Ahmad.
Universal healthcare resolution (Senate Bill 1465)
The state proposal would levy a 2.5% payroll tax on employees and 7.5% on employers if enacted — no direct city cost.
Unsheltered homelessness
Lower Northeast rodent infestation
Would require additional sanitation and enforcement resources; cost not specified.
Sheriff's Office oversight hearings
Roughly $20 million reportedly identified by the Sheriff's Office was cited by commenters.
Disability access: personal care attendant fees
Venues forgo a second admission fee; attendees with disabilities save the cost of a duplicate ticket.
50th anniversary of women in patrol
FOP contract public hearings (Resolution 260932)
Police contract terms will shape future city labor costs.
Puppy breeding moratorium
ACCT Philly euthanized over 2,000 animals since 2024 due to space; the bill aims to reduce intake pressure.
Automatic license plate reader (Flock) surveillance
Nuisance businesses and Stop and Go enforcement
Jail healthcare contractor oversight
City response to sexual violence
Medicaid cuts under H.R. 1
States' share of Medicaid administrative costs jumped from 50% to 75%, straining city health services.
Carriage horse ban
Carriage horse operators could face restrictions or an eventual ban on their businesses.
Police response to Pride festivities
Civilian police oversight recognition
2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while O'Rourke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.