[View the story "Philadelphia budget address, take two" on Storify ]Philadelphia budget address, take two After hecklers disrupted a City Council session when Mayor Michael Nutter tried to deliver his budget address Thursday afternoon, Council President Darrell Clarke called an emergency recess, and the mayor retired to a different room to make his speech. Storified by NewsWorks · Thu, Mar 14 2013 12:00:43
I see Councilman Bill Green here. Can't see any other council members.Patrick Kerkstra
@Michael_Nutter goes right into text of speech without acknowledging anything weird. Being broadcast on Channel 64/online. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter back now on 2nd floor. No protesters. staff just gave him applause when he stepped to mic. #phillybudget http://pic.twitter.com/lw5DqlWjeWElizabeth Fiedler
At the top of the speech Nutter says "I have nothing but the deepest respect" for muni employees. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
@Michael_Nutter talks about pension reforms #phillybudgetJan Ransom
Nutter's budget speech addresses contract issues head on, and doesn't back down from earlier positions at all. #PhillyBudgetPatrick Kerkstra
Then Nutter goes into how the contract must be "balanced," with pension reform and other things the unions hate. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
@AFSCME prezes Scott and Matthews holding people's #phillybudget address outside City Hall. #mayor1percent http://pic.twitter.com/CYbpTH8bq7Philadelphia JwJ
Nutter delivering #PHLBudget address: "my fellow Philadelphians" to room full of his staff & press. This is an odd Budget DayElizabeth Fiedler
"I respect the collective bargaining process and my goal is to have multi-year contracts" with all unions, Nutter says. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter calls budget "a turning point" with #AVI at its heart. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
This City has operated under a broken property assessment system and we now have a system that we deserve a system that is fair. #PHLBudgetLauren J. Walker
1.32 percent tax rate, $30M in tax relief, plus $15k homestead, Nutter says. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter acknowledges that much negotiation with Council, rate and relief can change on prop taxes. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Tired of news about Nutter's struggle just to deliver #phillybudget ? Here's some real meat: Nutter proposes tax rate of 1.3204%Elizabeth Fiedler
"I also want you to know that I am not satisfied at all with our current efforts to collect taxes and fees owed the city." - NutterPatrick Kerkstra
City workers take to streets to protest lack of contract. #phillybudget http://yfrog.com/ocz92cdjMiriamhill
Mayor @Michael_Nutter wants to make public safety a top priority for our students as they go to and from school. #PHLBudget #educationLauren J. Walker
Budget has $5M to modernize free library branches, expand hours, fund LEAP after-school program. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Mayor Nutter calls controversial school closures "tough but proper decision." #phillybudget #phillyeducationElizabeth Fiedler
$1M for community college to offset tuition costs. #phillybudget Money for police and fire stations, too.Troy Graham
More employees and jobs in parks and recreations. #jobs #PHLBudgetLauren J. Walker
Wage tax reductions to start in July and @Michael_Nutter will send legislation to set annual reductions thru FY 18 #phillybudgetJan Ransom
Nutter pledges to move police, morgue, health center into old Provident bldg at 4601 Market. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter nearly done with speech. Fairly short and to the point. Also, quickly read w/o interruptions. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter says that, with this budget, city has "turned the page on the last few years" - a reference to the tough fiscal times, I think.Patrick Kerkstra
The mayor takes some questions.
"The whistles were maybe a new addition." - Nutter says of noise.Patrick Kerkstra
"Welcome to your government in action," Nutter, with a wry smile, to Mayor Street's students. #PhillyBudgetPatrick Kerkstra
Going into that, expected loud environment, takes resp to deliver speech seriously. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
Nutter taking questions re: #phillybudget : This is 30th yr I got actively involved in politics. I've seen some things.Elizabeth Fiedler
Nutter said he only left the speech because Council had recessed - "I'm a guest...It's their house." #phillybudgetTroy Graham
@Michael_Nutter : Tragedy here is, no matter why's going on...a chamber just deserves a certain amount of respect. #phillybudgetElizabeth Fiedler
“@kheller: Mayor Nutter: "I've heard louder although the whistles were maybe a new addition."” #phillybudgetMiriamhill
Not for me to make decision on whether chamber should have been cleared, Nutter said. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
@Michael_Nutter: I think its unfortunate the way things worked out #phillybudgetJan Ransom
Nutter - "There’s noting for me to be embarrassed about. i came to give a speech i tried to give a speech." #PhillyBudgetPatrick Kerkstra
@Michael_Nutter re union contract: I'd like a contract too #phillybudgetJan Ransom
ALERT BROAD STREET AT CITY HALL IS CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!! due to protesting of mayor nutters budget. #PhillyBudgetJoe Vodvarka
"I don't want to see our public employees lose their jobs because of the economics" - can be avoided with contract he proposes, Nutter says.Patrick Kerkstra
City hall intersection blocked to traffic. Giant rat coming through. #phillybudgetEmma Jacobs
@Michael_Nutter said he was not concerned about his safety amid the madness #phillybudgetJan Ransom
"If council had stayed in session i would have finished the speech" - Nutter. #PhillyBudgetPatrick Kerkstra
@Michael_Nutter said he wasn't concerned for his safety during speech. Would have continued if Council not recessed. #phillybudgetTroy Graham
"If Council would have stayed in session I would have finished the speech." Nutter on leaving floor without finishing speech #phillybudgetSean Smith
Will Nutter veto Sick Leave Bill? He won't say in this #phillybudget Q&A .....despite best efforts by @MikeDunnKYWElizabeth Fiedler
@Michael_Nutter: there have been many predictions made about my political career. He said leaving in mid-speech not a factor #phillybudgetJan Ransom
@Michael_Nutter said if ppl spend a lot less time worried about political careers would get a lot more done. #phillybudgetJan Ransom
"I'm doing what is in the short, medium and long term interest of the CITY. I'm not focused on myself." - Nutter, in closing, #PhillyBudgetPatrick Kerkstra
@Michael_Nutter said if ppl spend a lot less time worried about political careers would get a lot more done. #phillybudgetJan Ransom
Darrell Clarke held a press conference following the mayor's address where he had some things to say about union contracts.
City Council now giving a press conference about today's budget session. #phillybudgetLauren Vidas
Clarke announces intent to become a player in union negotiations. #phillybudgetPatrick Kerkstra
Clarke says union workers were prepared to stay and get arrested if he tried to clear chamber. #phillybudgetPatrick Kerkstra
.@Darrell_Clarke: For the 2nd year in a row contract impasse has spilled over into Council business. Now's the time to get engaged.Jane Roh
.@Darrell_Clarke: Fully aware he might have no impact at all. Feels obligation to at least try to help resolve contract impasse.Jane Roh
.@Darrell_Clarke: Doesn't fault anybody in labor standoff or #PhillyBudget chaos.Jane Roh
Standing with Pres @Darrell_Clarke as we anticipate helping facilitate the process to ensure unions get new contract http://pic.twitter.com/BAISTLrvVXCouncilman Jones, Jr
Well, I'd say hopes for an @Michael_Nutter @Darrell_Clarke buddy movie are officially dead after today. #phillybudgetMiriamhill
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