JEVS President and CEO Cynthia Figueroa joined community leaders in responding to Mayor Parker’s proposed 2026 budget, highlighting its investments in workforce development and economic opportunity. In the press release, she emphasized the importance of collaboration and initiatives like this that help create pathways to independence and economic security for Philadelphia residents.
Read the full press release here: Reactions from Community Leaders, Business Representatives, and Public Safety Officials Regarding Mayor Parker’s Proposed $6.7 Billion ‘One Philly 2.0’ Fiscal Year 2026 Budget & 5-Year Plan