Maya Wharton

Legislative Analyst

Philadelphia

215-701-8254

mwharton@cozen.com

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, M.S., 2025
  • Howard University, B.A., 2024, magna cum laude

About Maya

Maya Wharton monitors and analyzes legislative and regulatory activity for our Philadelphia team.

Prior to joining the firm, Maya served as a policy fellow in the office of the Philadelphia City Council President, conducting policy research, drafting briefs and legislative language, and supporting cross-sector initiatives in housing, workforce development, and public health. She also interned for Pennsylvania Congressman Dwight Evans, assisting with constituent services, hearings, and legislative outreach. Earlier, Maya supported equity-focused organizational strategy and planning as an intern with Just Strategies, collaborating with nonprofit and philanthropic partners.

Maya earned her Master of Science in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, magna cum laude, from Howard University.

Latest News & Events

  • Broad Street Brief: August 27, 2026

    August 27, 2026

    City Hall Justice Department Expands Challenge to Philadelphia’s ‘ICE Out’ Policies The U.S. Justice Department has broadened its lawsuit against Philadelphia, adding a challenge to...
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  • Broad Street Brief: August 20, 2026

    August 20, 2026

    City Hall Philly Parents Push Council to Ban Preschool Suspensions Citywide Several parents told City Council their children with disabilities were pushed out of...
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  • Broad Street Brief: June 11, 2026

    June 11, 2026

    City Hall Mayor Parker, Council Move to Restore 340 School-Based Jobs Mayor Parker announced the city found enough money in the existing budget to...
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  • Broad Street Brief: June 4, 2026

    June 4, 2026

    City Hall Council Rejects Mayor Parker’s Uber and Airbnb Tax Proposals as Budget Advances This morning, City Council moved forward with a more than...
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  • Broad Street Brief: May 28, 2026

    May 28, 2026

    City Hall Mayor Parker Revises Tax Plan, Proposes 6% Hike on Short-Term Rentals Mayor Cherelle Parker has introduced a revised tax plan that would...
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  • Broad Street Brief: May 21, 2026

    May 21, 2026

    City Hall Advocacy Groups Oppose Council’s Proposed E‑Bike Licensing Bills Several Philadelphia transportation and mobility organizations issued a joint statement opposing Bills 260525 and...
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  • Broad Street Brief: May 14, 2026

    May 14, 2026

    City Hall Mayor Parker Signs Six ‘ICE Out’ Bills, Leaves Mask‑Ban Measure Unsigned Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six of the seven ‘ICE Out’ bills...
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  • Broad Street Brief: May 7, 2026

    May 7, 2026

    City Hall City Council Responds to the School Closures Vote Prior to the school board’s approval of the facilities plan, Councilmembers stated they were...
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  • Broad Street Brief: April 30, 2026

    April 30, 2026

    City Hall Council Majority Pushes to Halt School Closures Vote A majority of Philadelphia City Council — ten members including Isaiah Thomas, Curtis Jones...
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  • Broad Street Brief: April 23, 2026

    April 23, 2026

    City Hall City Council Passes Immigration Enforcement Limits With Veto‑Proof Majority The Philadelphia City Council approved a seven‑bill “ICE Out” package with a veto‑proof...
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  • Broad Street Brief: April 16, 2026

    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...
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  • Broad Street Brief: April 9, 2026

    April 9, 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...
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