Brian J. O'Neill

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Brian O'Neill
Member of the Philadelphia City Council
from the 10th district
Assumed office
January 7, 1980
Preceded byMelvin Greenberg
Personal details
Born (1949-12-23) December 23, 1949 (age 74)
Widener University School of Law

Brian J. O'Neill (born December 23, 1949) is a Republican Councilman representing the Tenth District on the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has served since 1980.[1]

Biography

Early life

Brian J. O’Neill is the son of a Philadelphia cop. He attended

Widener University School of Law, graduating there in 1975. Prior to his election to the city council, O’Neill worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer, as a Law Clerk in the Court of Common Pleas, and also operated a private attorney practice.[1]

Political career

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.[2] Additionally, he has served as the President of the National League of Cities.[3]

He introduced the Philadelphia blunt ban in May 2006, which was adopted and signed by the mayor.[4]

He is a former city Council's Minority Leader. As of 2024, he is the only current Republican council member in Philadelphia.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "District 10". Philadelphia City Council. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  2. ^ Waring, Tom (October 26, 2011). "O'Neill, Rubin clash at debate". The Northeast Times. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  3. Philly.com
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  4. ^ "Mayor Street Signs Anti-Drug Paraphernalia Bill". CBS 3. CBS Broadcasting Incorporated. 2007-01-23. Archived from the original on 2007-02-24. Retrieved 2010-05-11.

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