Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday amped up his push for more money in next year’s city budget, pitching a funding boost that he says would sharpen prosecutions and broaden services for crime victims as City Hall debates a nearly $7 billion spending plan. He also scheduled a briefing on a spate of weekend shootings and how extra dollars could speed investigations and bolster support for survivors.
In a statement released ahead of an 11 a.m. press conference, Krasner’s office said it had formally sent a request to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s team for additional funding to “continue improving public safety and support for crime victims through modern enforcement strategies in collaboration with our partners in law enforcement and government.” According to NBC10 Philadelphia, the event was set to be livestreamed, with Krasner expected to deliver an update on gun crimes reported over the past weekend.
Mayor’s Budget Sets The Stage
Mayor Cherelle Parker rolled out her FY27 budget on March 12, a $6.97 billion “One Philly, One Future” proposal that her administration says leans heavily into public safety while also pouring resources into housing and homelessness efforts. The city’s announcement on phila.gov notes that the plan includes $227 million in new operating investments and $281 million in capital spending.
What Krasner Is Asking For
Krasner’s pitch revolves around two main points: hiring more attorneys and expanding the office’s victim-services work so cases keep moving and survivors are not left to navigate the system alone. His office cites a hefty caseload of roughly 40,000 prosecutions per year and points to its Victim & Witness Services unit and peer crisis responders as programs that need stable funding to do their jobs well. Materials from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office outline those units and highlight the office’s recent grant-funded efforts.
Why It Matters At City Hall
Any extra cash Krasner secures will still have to get past City Council, where members will be weighing how to divide limited dollars among public safety, housing, schools and a long list of other demands during budget hearings. Parker’s team has framed the FY27 proposal as part of a broader five-year financial plan and a standard review cycle that will shape negotiations in the coming weeks. The administration’s goals and benchmarks are laid out in detail on phila.gov…