Councilmember Rue Landau, a 1987 graduate of Cheltenham High School, introduced a resolution “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of underqualified cabinet, subcabinet, and leadership nominees to further advance his Project 2025 agenda and undermine the integrity of American democracy, equity, human rights, and freedom,” the City Council of Philadelphia said in a statement.

Landau, among other lawmakers, “expressed concerns about the Trump administration and stated that Philadelphia must be prepared to fight back on his policies if necessary.”

Landau also introduced the Move-in Affordability Plan, a package of legislation aimed at reducing excessive rental fees and making housing more accessible for Philadelphians.

From the Council’s statement:

The Move-in Affordability Plan includes two key bills (Bills #250044 and #250045) designed to ease the financial burden on renters. The first caps rental application fees at $20—eliminating excessive charges that force tenants to pay hundreds just to apply for housing.

The second bill allows renters to pay their security deposits in up to four installments, making it easier for people to move in without needing thousands of dollars upfront. Together, these measures will work remove unnecessary barriers to housing, protect renters from predatory fees, and help more Philadelphians secure safe, affordable homes.

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