
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
@cmthomasphl
Philadelphia City Councilmember, At-Large. Majority Whip. A dedicated public servant from Northwest Philadelphia. Committed to building a brighter future.
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As PHLCouncil wraps up our own budget process, I am headed to Harrisburg to advocate for Philadelphia’s needs in Pennsylvania’s 2026 budget. PA250, education, transit and more are on my short list. Let me know what you think should be prioritized down below 👇🏿



It’s an exciting day at Philadelphia City Hall as 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 joins Councilmember Isaiah Thomas to introduce legislation for a training standard for private Philly Security Officers 💪🏾#SecuringOurProtectors. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas


Today I am introducing legislation to clarify screening, training and compensation standards for one of the city’s largest industry employers- private security. 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 members keep our communities safe-it’s time we make sure their working conditions are safe and respectable.


This week, we joined Reps Andre D. Carroll Jared Solomon and other friends in Harrisburg. Between 2026 events, public transportation, arts & culture programs, and the many things that bring folks to PA - collaboration is the key to success. Let’s get to work 💪🏿







Philly is known for our colleges & universities. We’re gathering ALL local higher eds to forge a path forward together. Thanks to @templeuniv & Saint Joseph’s University presidents for serving as co-chairs, and to every local institution for joining in on this important endeavor. 📺: Action News on 6abc

SJU President Cheryl McConnell, PhD, was named co-chair of Philadelphia's inaugural Higher Academia Intergovernmental Task Force (HATF). Dr. McConnell and co-chair John Fry, president of Temple University, attended a press conference yesterday to formally announce the initiative.


Thanks to every visitor who is joining us in Philly for FIFA Club World Cup We’re humbled to host and it’s getting us excited for FIFA World Cup next year! What should every tourist check out while they’re in Philly?


My office and PHLCouncil is closed for #Juneteenth2025 Today we celebrate the end of slavery in our country while also remembering the long road ahead until all of us are truly free. We honor those who paved the way and uplift those who continue to put in the work.


Philly is known for higher eds — bringing people to Philly & working to keep them here. We need to do more to support these institutions to keep us competitive & thriving. We launched PHLCouncil’s Higher Ed Task Force to do just that. 📰: MetroPhilly metrophiladelphia.com/new-philly-hig…

The #Juneteenth2025 celebrations in Philly continue all weekend! Find something interesting near you to learn, honor, celebrate, and engage with the holiday. Billy Penn billypenn.com/2025/06/16/jun…