Cherelle Parker

Cherelle Parker
100th Mayor of Philadelphia
Assumed office
January 1, 2024
Preceded byJim Kenney
Member of the Philadelphia City Council
from the 9th district
In office
January 4, 2016 – September 7, 2022
Preceded byMarian B. Tasco
Succeeded byAnthony Phillips
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 200th district
In office
September 13, 2005 – December 31, 2015
Preceded byLeAnna Washington
Succeeded byTonyelle Cook-Artis
Personal details
Born (1972-09-10) September 10, 1972 (age 52)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Ben Mullins
​
(m. 2010)​
Children1
EducationLincoln University (BS)
University of Pennsylvania (MPA)
WebsiteCampaign website

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]

References

  1. ↑ Nogueras, Carlos (September 10, 2022). "Cherelle Parker holds dual event to celebrate her 50th birthday and kick off her mayoral campaign". Al Día. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.