Cherelle Parker
Cherelle Lesley Parker (born September 10, 1972)[1] is an American politician who has served as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. She is the first woman to hold the office.[2][3]
Cherelle Parker | |
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| 100th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Kenney |
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office January 4, 2016 – September 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Marian B. Tasco |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Phillips |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 200th district | |
| In office September 13, 2005 – December 31, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | LeAnna Washington |
| Succeeded by | Tonyelle Cook-Artis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ben Mullins (m. 2010) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Lincoln University (BS) University of Pennsylvania (MPA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
References
- Nogueras, Carlos (September 10, 2022). "Cherelle Parker holds dual event to celebrate her 50th birthday and kick off her mayoral campaign". Al Día. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- Orso, Anna (May 22, 2023). "Cherelle Parker on becoming the first woman poised to be Philly mayor: 'I didn't get here alone'". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- Farr, Stephanie (December 29, 2023). "For 36 hours, Philly won't have a sworn-in mayor. Here's how we should mark the rare event". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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