Recent Publication:
City Hall Council Advances ICE Out Bill Package On Monday, the City Council’s Committee of the Whole advanced a package of bills that would restrict how federal immigration authorities operate in Philadelphia, including limits on data‑sharing, bans on mask‑wearing by law enforcement, and prohibitions on ICE using city property for staging or processing. 15 members […]
As a member of the strategic communications practice, Elizabeth coordinates cross‑functional projects from ideation through implementation. She executes integrated communications and advocacy strategies centered on message development, stakeholder engagement, and content planning to raise client profiles and proactively manage reputations.
Previously, Elizabeth supported the firm’s Pennsylvania team as a legislative analyst, researching policy and tracking legislation and regulatory actions at the city and state levels. During this time, she also served as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, assisting former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in teaching the perennially popular political science course, “Who Gets Elected & Why?”
Prior to joining Public Strategies, Elizabeth worked at SteegeThomson Communications — a full‑service marketing and communications agency serving the nonprofit sector — where she provided editorial, design, and production services for mission‑driven clients and conducted research and competitive analyses to inform media and brand strategy. She launched her career as community organizer for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
Elizabeth graduated cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned her Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.
Publications
April 16, 2026
City Hall Council Advances ICE Out Bill Package On Monday, the City Council’s Committee of the Whole advanced a package of bills that would restrict how federal immigration authorities operate in Philadelphia, including limits on data‑sharing, bans on mask‑wearing by law enforcement, and prohibitions on ICE using city property for staging or processing. 15 members […]
April 16, 2026
Pennsylvania PA House Passes Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal, Unlikely to Pass Senate The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a mirror of Governor Shapiro’s $53.3 billion budget proposal, but will likely face challenges as it is sent to the Republican-controlled Senate. HB2400 passed by a 107-94 vote with all 102 Democrats and five Republicans voting in […]
April 13, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Legislators Respond to Data Centers As data centers are under construction and planned throughout Pennsylvania, state legislators have aimed to address these rapid developments through legislation. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed HB1834, a bill that would require data centers to pay for their own grid upgrades and secure 10% of their […]
April 09, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Governor’s Race Fundraising Numbers Governor Josh Shapiro widens his fundraising lead over gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity according to new Q1 campaign finance reports, with Governor Shapiro’s reported contributions and receipts totaling $10.5 million in the quarter ending March 31, and Treasurer Garrity reported just over $1 million. Governor Shapiro currently […]
April 09, 2026
City Hall Council Pulls Resign‑to‑Run Ballot Question from May Primary City Council’s Committee on Law and Government advanced legislation Monday to remove a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment from the May primary ballot, halting the latest effort to let Council members run for state or federal office without resigning their seats. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, who […]
April 06, 2026
Pennsylvania Three Mile Island Restart Signals Economic Revitalization The restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center, formerly Three Mile Island Unit 1, is being hailed by local lawmakers as a major economic victory for Central Pennsylvania. State Senator Patty Kim (D-15-Dauphin) and State Representative Tom Mehaffie (R-106-Dauphin) highlighted the return of hundreds of high-skilled, family-sustaining […]
April 02, 2026
Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Holds Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity hosted a fundraiser at the Mar-a-Lago Club, where she received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. During the event, President Trump criticized incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro while Garrity’s campaign highlighted Pennsylvania’s economic and educational rankings as evidence of “failed results” under […]
April 02, 2026
City Hall Renter‑Protection Bills Advance After Committee Revote Required by Settlement Legislation to strengthen renter protections advanced Monday after the City Council’s Housing Committee reapproved two “Safe Healthy Homes” bills, a required revote following a landlord lawsuit that alleged Sunshine Act violations. The measures would expand rent abatements, add retaliation protections, require “good cause” for […]
March 30, 2026
Pennsylvania 2026 PA Primary Races in the General Assembly Pennsylvanians will vote in the May 19 primary elections, which are expected to shape the ideological makeup of the state House and Senate. While the general elections in November determines party control, many districts have become less competitive, making the primary the decisive contest for several […]
March 26, 2026
Pennsylvania PA House Democrats Introduce Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Pennsylvania House Democrats have formally introduced a spending plan identical to Governor Josh Shapiro’s $53.2 billion proposal ahead of the June 30 deadline. Appropriations Chair Representative Jordan Harris (D-186-Philadelphia) emphasized that the bill addresses long-standing priorities, including a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour and […]
March 26, 2026
City Hall City Council Opens Hearings on Parker’s $6.9B Budget Philadelphia City Council held its first two budget hearings on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposed $6.9 billion FY27 budget, opening seven weeks of departmental testimony and review. Tuesday’s session covered the Five‑Year Plan and Capital Program, with testimony from chief of staff Tiffany Thurman, chief […]
March 23, 2026
Pennsylvania AI Integration in PA Campaigns Pennsylvania candidates are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in their campaigns through parody images, campaign materials, and answering questionnaires. For example, Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity posted an AI-generated parody image of Governor Josh Shapiro last fall. The state House recently passed a bill sponsored by […]
March 19, 2026
City Hall Court Settlement Delays Council Vote on Renter‑Protection Bills A court settlement has postponed City Council’s vote on legislation that would expand “good cause” eviction protections to all renters and create a new proactive housing‑inspection program. After two landlords sued, alleging the housing committee violated the Sunshine Act during an earlier hearing, the bills […]
March 16, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The House Appropriations Committee concluded its Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail last week. The House Appropriations Committee heard from the Departments of Health (DOH) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), where DOH Secretary Debra Bogen highlighted federal funding challenges and the critical need for maternal […]
March 16, 2026
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s “One Philly, One Future” Budget Address On Thursday, March 12, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker delivered her third annual budget address to the Philadelphia City Council, unveiling her $7 billion FY27 budget proposal. The proposed FY27-31 Five Year Plan outlines significant investments to advance economic mobility and self-sufficiency for Philadelphians, while continuing […]
March 12, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The House Appropriations Committee continued and wrapped up its Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail this week. The House Appropriations Committee heard from Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich on the state’s oversight of agencies investigating elder abuse and neglect and Department of Revenue Secretary Pat […]
March 12, 2026
City Hall Mayor Parker Delivers FY27 Budget Address Mayor Cherelle Parker presented her $7 billion FY27 budget proposal to the Philadelphia City Council today, outlining new hotel and gig‑economy taxes alongside a $200 million, five‑year investment in the Riverview Wellness Village recovery facility. The proposal also includes $900 million in SEPTA funding over five years, […]
March 09, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly continued its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The Senate Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Education, where Secretary Carrie Rowe discussed banning cell phones in schools, improving literacy, and funding for K-12 schools. The House Appropriations Committee heard […]
March 05, 2026
City Hall Council Advances Resign‑to‑Run Reform Question to the May Ballot Philadelphia City Council approved a May ballot question that would allow elected officials to run for state or federal office without resigning. The measure, led by Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas, passed 15–1. It does not change the rule requiring officials to resign before running […]
March 05, 2026
Pennsylvania PA Budget Hearings Update The Pennsylvania General Assembly continued its Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings to examine the Governor’s proposed budget in detail. The Senate Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Transportation and questioned the department’s management of public transit and infrastructure projects, particularly for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Pittsburgh Regional […]