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Philly City Council will consider eliminating the resign-to-run rule once again

It's the third time in 20 years that lawmakers will try to repeal the rule that requires they resign from their seats before running for higher office.

Philadelphia Councilman Isaiah Thomas questions a witness during a hearing in Philadelphia City Council in November. He introduced legislation Thursday to repeal the city's rule that requires city officials to resign their jobs before running for higher office.
Philadelphia Councilman Isaiah Thomas questions a witness during a hearing in Philadelphia City Council in November. He introduced legislation Thursday to repeal the city's rule that requires city officials to resign their jobs before running for higher office.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer