Communication 260914
October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260298, introduced by Councilmember Jones, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260298 would change the zoning for the property where Lankenau High School is located, from RSD-3, Residential Single-Family Detached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose – Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260298 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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Title October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260298, introduced by Councilmember Jones, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260298 would change the zoning for the property where Lankenau High School is located, from RSD-3, Residential Single-Family Detached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260298 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor End