“When I was council president I had a rule that people could sleep on the job. I modified the rule. You could actually sleep in public if you weren't sitting down. I had three people who actually perfected the art of sleeping while standing.”
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John F. Street
John F. Street is a former mayor of Philadelphia. Born on October 15, 1943, he served as the mayor of the city, focusing on improving infrastructure and promoting economic development during his tenure. more
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