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Cherelle Parker: “For Philadelphia, that started for us in fiscal year 25, we…”

Featuring: Cherelle Parker, Democratic | Mayor of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

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Published | Video Starts at 05:32

I want you to know that we understand it, the sense of urgency at this moment. And when you hear us talk about. That $792 million, I want you to know that For Philadelphia, that started for us in fiscal year 25, we included $133.3 million in our operating budget for SEPTA. And we didn't change that amount. When the adopted state budget provided less funding for SEPTA that had been included in the governor's proposed budget, we could have reduced our … (05:32–05:46)

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Asserts that Philadelphia's fiscal year 25 budget includes $133.3 million for SEPTA.

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