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Philadelphia House Delegation elects new leaders

Delegation officers expand to four elected positions

HARRISBURG, Jan. 30 – This week the Philadelphia House Delegation elected their new slate of leadership for the 2025-26 legislative session. In addition, the group also voted to amend their bylaws for the separation of the treasurer and secretary as two elected officers.

State Rep. Morgan Cephas was re-elected chairwoman for a second term. State Rep. Joe Hohenstein was elected vice-chair; state Rep. Anthony Bellmon, secretary; and state Rep. Roni Green, D-Phila., treasurer.

Cephas said she and the delegation have hit the ground running in this session to address their collective priorities for Philadelphia.

“The collective experience in this slate of leaders is a consummate representation of our city, which will inform our approach of the issues facing each and every neighborhood in Philadelphia,” said Cephas. “The priorities of our delegation in this new legislative session will be fully assessed and addressed by this group. From transit funding to affordable housing, to public safety and ensuring a living wage, this delegation is ready to put in the work to deliver real relief and opportunity for all Philadelphians.”

Hohenstein said he is ready to address the needs of funding for SEPTA. “I grew up riding the Frankford El to school, so I’m familiar with the needs of Philadelphia families to have a fully functioning and safe mass transit system in this city. Finding a solution for recurring and stable funding for SEPTA has to be our Number One priority in the coming months. I’m anxious to find a solution that will benefit everyone and keep our city moving.”

Bellmon said he will continue the fight to increase public safety and security for all communities across the city. “Public safety is at the forefront of concerns of all Philadelphians. While incidents continue to drop, we still have a way to go to ensure that all families feel safe enough to sit out on their front stoop and not worry about what’s coming down the street. Our efforts to end gun violence, increase safety on the streets, and ensure real protections for all Philadelphians are paramount to lifting up our entire city.”

Green is a longtime advocate for workers and good paying jobs across Pennsylvania. “I look forward to leading this delegation in the fight for better wages, good paying jobs and apprenticeships, and ensuring the safety and respect for all workers across our city.”

The Philadelphia House Delegation consists of the 25 members of the state House of Representatives Democratic Caucus who represent the state’s only city and county of the First Class.