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A forum for Philadelphia’s civic and public policy discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Meet” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#212121″ image_icon_width=”42px” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#0096ff” header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”4px” image_icon_custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”8%|8%|8%|8%|true|true” animation=”off” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-12px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover=”30px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”2px”]<\/p>\n We are civic-minded, city-loving residents who gather together to hear directly from public-sector leaders, discuss real issues and get to know each other.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Discuss” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#212121″ image_icon_width=”42px” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#0096ff” header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”4px” image_icon_custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”8%|8%|8%|8%|true|true” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-12px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover=”30px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”2px” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We give the floor to esteemed speakers from Philly\u2019s government, civic, community, or business organization<\/span>s<\/span>. Then we question, complain, compliment<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>and maybe decide to act.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Eat” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#212121″ image_icon_width=”42px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#0096ff” header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”4px” image_icon_custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”8%|8%|8%|8%|true|true” animation=”off” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-12px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover=”30px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”2px”]<\/p>\n Every event includes a luncheon. Because feeding the stomach often goes well with nourishing the mind and opening the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F4F4″ custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#333333″ header_3_font=”|300||on|||||” header_3_letter_spacing=”2px” header_3_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font=”|||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#333333″ header_4_font_size=”17px” header_4_letter_spacing=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We provide a platform for the community to hear from policymakers, top businesspeople, and civic organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Community” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffbf00″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”22px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”2px” custom_margin=”4%||4%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bridging together city leaders and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Insight” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffbf00″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”22px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”16px” header_letter_spacing=”2px” custom_margin=”4%||4%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Take part in discussions impacting Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Collaborate” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#ffbf00″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”22px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ 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Because I am always trying to connect with the best and the brightest minds who will be open to what I view as essential policy recommendations that may not be popular but relate to us being able to move Philadelphia forward.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/phillypolicy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ryanboyer-002.jpg” title_text=”ryanboyer (002)” align=”right” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100px” module_alignment=”right” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”50px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”180px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#2093FE” header_3_font_size=”13px” header_3_letter_spacing=”2px” header_3_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#ffffff” max_width=”700px” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”10%” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”20px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”80px” box_shadow_spread=”-10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(44,54,92,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”50px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”180px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n “This is a great group, I\u2019m going to come back next month. \u2026 Thank you for all the hard work you do.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/phillypolicy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Logos-e1710977236480.jpg” title_text=”Logos” align=”right” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100px” module_alignment=”right” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#2093FE” header_3_font_size=”13px” header_3_letter_spacing=”2px” header_3_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#ffffff” max_width=”700px” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”10%” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”20px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”80px” box_shadow_spread=”-10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(44,54,92,0.2)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”50px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”180px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n \u201cWe really appreciate all the good ideas here. 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How You Can Participate<\/h3>\n
Cherelle Parker, Mayor, and former council member<\/h3>\n
Ryan Boyer, head of Philadelphia Building Trades Council<\/h3>\n
Leslie Richards, General Manager, SEPTA<\/h3>\n
Al Schmidt, Philadelphia election commissioner, future Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<\/h3>\n