Here is my statement on the cycling death of Dr. Barbara Friedes at 18th and Spruce Streets yesterday.
Kenyatta Johnson
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Kenyatta Johnson
@CouncilmemberKJ
.@PHLCouncil President-2nd District (Covering the areas of Center City, South and Southwest Philadelphia) Mansfield, BA-Penn-Fels, MGA
- Rest well! @PnBRock He moved to L.A. to chill and get away from his environment, and to enjoy and pursue his Music Career. When I met him at a “Stop the Violence Rally” at Audenreid H.S. he was a very respectful young man. Sad loss for our City. #peacenotguns 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊🕊
- It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my Chief of Staff Christopher Sample. Christopher served as my Chief of staff for the full 10 years I have served in City Council before retiring in late 2022. 1/
- Shout out to @giselefetterman for her coverage on @CNN regarding the awesome “Free Store” to help those most in need during this Pandemic, Awesome work! PA Strong!
- I want to welcome Margo Alleyne-Parker as the new Captain/Commanding Officer of the @PhillyPolice's @PPD01Dist in South Philadelphia. 1/
- I want to thank my lord and savior, Jesus Christ, & I want to thank all my family, friends & supporters for praying for us, and showing us support, during this very stressful time. I will continue fighting on behalf of the residents that I represent in the Second Council District
- Thank you President-elect @JoeBiden and future First Lady @DrBiden for visiting my Second Council District today and volunteering at @Philabundance , Philadelphia largest hunger relief organization. #MLKDay #MLKDayofService (photo credit: @AP, @PhillyInquirer)
- Thank you to everyone who turned in a gun today during the Fathers Day Rally Committee led citywide gun buyback. A total of 76 working handguns & long guns were turned in at Yesha Ministires in South Phila. today (including a sword); 224 guns citywide.
00:00 - I want to congratulate Southwest Philadelphia's Akayla Brown for winning the Gates Scholarship, which means she gets a full-ride scholarship to any college of her choosing. 1/ (photo credit @phillymag)
- January 2, 2024, will go down as one of the most amazing days of my life. I had the honor of becoming @phlcouncil President and becoming the second-most powerful city official. It was a unanimous election by my colleagues. 1/ Credit: @PhillyInquirer
- Old fashion street canvassing today. Young men giving out flyers to promote my Peace Not Guns Call-to-Action rally at the Francis Myers Recreation Center, 5801 Kingsessing Avenue, Southwest Philadelphia. starting at 1 p.m. Eastern. See everyone tomorrow. @PHLCouncil
00:00 - Replying to @CouncilmemberKJThe Black Doctors “vax-a-thon” will target people who qualify for the vaccine in the city’s Phase 1B or who are over 75 years old. Individuals must reside in the city ZIP codes that have been identified by the consortium as having the highest incidence of COVID-19 and deaths. 2/
- Long time Philadelphia community activist and civic leader Bennie Swans passed this week. He was a giant and legend fighting gang violence in Philadelphia and saving the youth. He was dedicated, committed, and passionate in creating opportunities for our youth and safe streets.
- I attended a protest/press conference today outside the Union League of Philadelphia to denounce the organization's plan to honor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tonight.
