Councilmember At-Large. Fierce fighter for Philly families and schools. She/her/hers. Tweets signed HG are from Helen. Personal: @HelenGymPHL
Jun 2, 2022 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Parks, Rec Centers, and libraries are essential.
When we put our young people first, and invest in the institutions and workers that serve them, we are investing in a better future for our city. 🧵⬇️
"It's a shame that on such a beautiful day, we have to come out here and beg that city services be funded, something so crucial to the growth of young people... When we invest in our workforce, we invest in our community."
— President Ernest Garrett, AFSCME District Council 33
May 31, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Philly schools were forced to close today as classroom temps exceeded 100°. Teaching in these conditions is untenable. Learning in these conditions is unbearable.
We can’t allow whether or not your school is equipped for AC to dictate the quality of your education. 🧵⬇️
We're weeks away from the end of the school year and we can expect these high temps in late summer and fall when school returns. This is only going to become more common. If we're serious about solving this health crisis, we need a long term climate strategy for the District.
Jan 31, 2018 • 17 tweets • 6 min read
As a City Councilmember in Philly, I’ve been thinking a lot about tonight’s #SOTU. Here’s what I wish I would see in 45’s address tonight (although I’m not holding my breath). @LocalProgress /1
1st Economic Justice: Philly is the poorest large city in the US and PA’s $7.25 minimum wage is the lowest in the region. We have over 100K hourly workers in the city alone. /2
