Philly City Council to fill 2 of 4 vacancies by special election in November

WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia co-hosted the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention.

Clarke has been head of council for more than a decade. He plans to stay active until his replacement is inaugurated.

In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.