Brian J. O'Neill

Brian J. O'Neill

Brian J. O'Neill
Member of the Philadelphia City Council
from the 10th District
Assumed office
January 7, 1980
Preceded by Melvin Greenberg
Personal details
Born (1949-12-23) December 23, 1949
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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]

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

He is currently the Council's Minority Leader.

References

  1. Marquis Who's Who on the Web
  2. "Brian J. O'Neill – 10th District". City of Philadelphia official website. City Council, City of Philadelphia. 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
  3. Waring, Tom (October 26, 2011). "O'Neill, Rubin clash at debate". The Northeast Times. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  4. "Mayor Street Signs Anti-Drug Paraphernalia Bill". CBS 3. CBS Broadcasting Incorporated. 2007-01-23.

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