Two pieces of legislation on scheduling public hearings in November for the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street faced opposition by five City Council members who said the process is moving too fast, but the resolution ultimately passed.
“I do feel like there was a lot of confusion by the public and part of this is the speed at which this is moving,” Councilmember Rue Landau said “These are significant proposals that are being put forth to us, and I think we need to make sure there is meaningful time to discuss them.”
In addition to Landau, Jamie Gauthier, Jeffery Young, Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke voted against the resolutions that were introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla on behalf of Council President Kenyatta Johnson. The measures were in accordance with a state law requiring proper notice before hearings. They passed 11-5, with Squilla absent Thursday…