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Kendra Brooks
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Kendra Nicole Brooks (born July 9, 1972)[1] is an American politician and activist. Brooks, a member of the Working Families Party (WFP), won a citywide at-large seat in the election to Philadelphia City Council on November 5, 2019.[2][3] The Council has seven at-large seats that go to the highest overall vote-getters with two seats reserved for a minority party. Brooks's initial 2019 election was the first time a third party candidate won the minority party seat since its inception in 1919, through the creation of the modern Philadelphia City Council.[2][3][4] Brooks won reelection to Philadelphia City Council in 2023.[5]
Quick Facts Minority Leader of Philadelphia City Council, Preceded by ...
Kendra Brooks | |
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![]() Brooks in 2020 | |
Minority Leader of Philadelphia City Council | |
Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Brian J. O'Neill |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the At-Large district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Al Taubenberger |
Personal details | |
Born | Kendra Nicole Brooks (1972-07-09) July 9, 1972 (age 52) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Working Families |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Temple University (BS) Eastern University (MBA) |
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