COUNCILMEMBER RUE LANDAU CHAMPIONS VISION ZERO, PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEAL EXTENSION, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY UPON RETURN TO SESSION

Landau the first co-sponsor on a Legislative Oversight Hearing on Vision Zero Goals, and the primary sponsor of property assessment appeal resolution

(Philadelphia, PA) - With the start of the fall legislative council session, Councilmember at-Large Rue Landau will co-sponsor a resolution to authorize the Committee on Legislative Oversight (Landau is Vice Chair) to hold a hearing examining the progress of Vision Zero's goals and the safety of cyclists and pedestrians in the city of Philadelphia. This resolution is introduced with the Office of Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.

Councilmember Landau will also introduce a resolution urging the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) and the Office ofProperty Assessment (OPA) to adopt a policy of accepting all informal and formal property assessment appeals filed for Tax Year 2025 by March 31, 2025. The resolution concerns the impact of rising property assessments, particularly in Philadelphia's low-income neighborhoods, and emphasizes the need for fair appeal opportunities, given the short timeline between receiving notices and the current appeal deadline of October 7, 2024.

Councilmember Landau introduced a resolution declaring September 10, 2024, as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day. This proclamation is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce stigma, and affirm the necessity for accessible mental health services in our community. September is recognized nationally as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, a campaign dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of suicide, advocating for preventative services, and supporting those affected by suicide.

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