Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Derek Green

- 6:09

with Derek Green, Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large

Posted

Nov 12, 2020

Derek S. Green (D), Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large, discusses past funding cuts to the city’s mental health programs and his concerns about how the state’s current financial challenges may lead to further reductions in state allocations to the city.

Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team

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