In the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk, new Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta Johnson talks moving forward and helping the city improve following his acquittal in his federal corruption trial. He also talked about working with new Mayor Cherelle Parker, how he plans to tackle the city’s ongoing gun violence crisis, his thoughts on stop and frisk, Act 40 and the 76ers arena proposal.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

1:00 – What will city council look like with Kenyatta Johnson as president?

1:57 – Johnson’s approach to his new leadership role

2:33 – Working with Mayor Cherelle Parker

4:13 – How will Johnson’s acquittal after his corruption trial influence his time as council president?

4:55 – Advice for new city councilmembers

5:41 – Does Johnson want to make any changes to city council?

6:15 – How does Johnson feel about working with the DOJ after they tried to put him in prison?

6:50 – Tackling the issue of gun violence

9:15 – Johnson’s thoughts on stop and frisk

11:22 – Johnson’s thoughts on Act 40

13:53 – Johnson’s thoughts on the 76ers arena proposal

15:37 – Making city hall more inclusive  

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