Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center Renaming (Bill 260798)
At a glance
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- What: Bill 260798 would rename the Penrose Recreation Center as the Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center, honoring the late Senator Shirley Kitchen.
- Where it stands: amended and reported favorably on 2026-10-21. The content of the amendment is not stated in the captions.
- Next: full Council.
Main points
- Commissioner Slawson testified in support.
- Councilmember Young said the community, not Kitchen herself, wanted the honor; Councilmember Harrity and Councilmember Lozada recalled her as a fighter for her neighborhood.
- A longtime community member who worked with Kitchen testified in support.
Sources
- Committee agenda for 2026-10-21: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1454355&GUID=A82E415A-C929-41F9-B911-63C99342E58C
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ggwtyQHOADU
Discussion time
About 10 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 - Committee on Public Property and Public Works | 10 |
Log
- 2026-10-21 - Committee on Public Property and Public Works - Emotional testimony and tributes from committee members; amended and reported favorably.