Brian O'Neill | |
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| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Greenberg |
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| Born | December 23,1949 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Brian J. O'Neill (born December 23,1949) [1] is a Republican Councilman representing the Tenth District on the City Council of Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. He has served since 1980. [2]
O'Neill was first elected to Council in 1979,when he defeated incumbent Councilman Mel Greenberg on a campaign built on Greenberg's perceived apathy for the position. [3] Additionally,he has served as the President of the National League of Cities. [4]
He introduced the Philadelphia blunt ban in May 2006,which was adopted and signed by the mayor. [5]
He is a former city Council's Minority Leader. As of 2024,he is the only current Republican council member in Philadelphia.
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