PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL CANCELS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 STATED MEETING

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 16, 2024) – Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (Second District) has cancelled the Thursday, September 19 City Council session, which was decided in consultation with City Council’s Leadership Team, as to not conflict with the funeral services for the late Philadelphia Police Officer Jamie Roman.

“Philadelphia has lost a husband, father and a six-and-a-half-year veteran of the Police Department,” Johnson said. “Members of Philadelphia City Council want to show our respect for Officer Jamie Roman’s family so they will be attending the funeral. It was important to the City Council Leadership to cancel this week’s Stated Meeting in Roman’s honor. He died protecting our city and a grateful city mourns his passing.”

Officer Roman, who was assigned to the 25th Police District, had been hospitalized and valiantly fought for his life after being shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Kensington back in June. He died on September 10.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, since 1828,more than 260 Philadelphia Police officers have given their lives in the line of duty, the ultimate sacrifice for the Police Department and the City of Philadelphia they served.

The next Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council will be held on Thursday, September 26 starting at 10 a.m. in Philadelphia City Council Chambers, Room 400 (Fourth Floor), City Hall.