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Cherelle Parker
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Quick Facts 100th Mayor of Philadelphia, Preceded by ...
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 | (1972-09-10) September 10, 1972 (age 51) 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 |
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