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Philly City Council advances controversial contracting bill that Mayor Parker’s administration opposes

The approval of the bill came after 11 Parker administration officials submitted testimony saying the change would significantly burden city operations.

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (right) and Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson go over bills and resolutions in January. Gilmore Richardson authored a bill that would change the city's contracting processes.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (right) and Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson go over bills and resolutions in January. Gilmore Richardson authored a bill that would change the city's contracting processes.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer