Nutter re-launches Mayor’s Commission on Aging

Posted by on March 20, 2011

Nutter re-launches Mayor’s Commission on Aging

Mayor Michael Nutter has re-launched the Mayor’s Commission on Aging and appointed new members who will advise the Mayor on policies and projects that affect older Philadelphians.

Roughly twenty percent of the City’s population is over the age of fifty-five, and the number is expected rise.

Established by city ordinance nearly thirty years ago, MOCA coordinates all municipal programs related to services for the aging, advises the Mayor on private or governmental services that are available to Senior citizens, and supports the development of new programs meant to serve Philadelphia’s Senior community.

“It is projected that by 2015, twenty-seven percent of the City of Philadelphia’s population will be over the age of fifty-five. Given those projections, we know that programs designed to support our senior citizens will be seriously challenged to meet basic needs,” said Mayor Nutter. “The newly appointed members of the Commission on Aging will help guide our work to ensure that Philadelphia is a great place to live and play, no matter your age.”

Members of the Commission are representatives of area senior centers, non-profits, businesses, minority enterprises, churches, healthcare institutions and civic and community organizations. All members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and are be eligible for reappointment to successive terms. There is no compensation for their service.  For a complete list, go here.

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