Philadelphia City Council

Not to be confused with Philadelphia City Commissioners.

Philadelphia City Council
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
President
Kenyatta Johnson, Democratic
since January 2, 2024
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Kendra Brooks, WFP
since January 1, 2024
Structure
Seats17
Political groups
  •   Democratic (14)
  •   Working Families (2)
  •   Republican (1)
Elections
Last election
November 7, 2023
Next election
November 2, 2027
Meeting place
Philadelphia City Hall
Website
City Council Website
City Hall from postcard, c. 1900
Districts map of the council from the 2023 election
(Interactive version)
Districts map of the council from the 2015 election until terms end in 2024
(Interactive version)

The Philadelphia City Council, the legislative body of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, consists of ten members elected by district and seven members elected at-large. The council president is elected by the members from among their number. Each member's term is four years, and there are no limits on the number of terms a member may serve.