the ward extremely populous. The action brought the total number of wards to 58. The measure had support from both parties and passed overwhelmingly. In the general election, two loans questions were on the ballot: $16 million for general municipal improvements, and $10 million for water and sewer systems. Both measures passed. See also List of members of Philadelphia City Council since 1952 References Sources Newspapers Report Philadelphia municipal Philadelphia 1957 Philadelphia 1950s in Philadelphia November 1957 events in the United States