Councilmember Mark Squilla, whose district includes the proposed site, will be the point person for legislation enabling the arena.
. Her announcement leaves enough time for the project to be approved by City Council by the end of 2024 if a majority of lawmakers are in favor of it.
Live coverage: Philly Mayor Parker backs Sixers arena in Center City: opponents protest outside City Hall The bills will then be sent to the Committee of the Whole, which includes all Council members and is employed to handle major proposals, Squilla has said previously. There will likely be multiple days of hearings in which stakeholders and members of the public can testify.
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