Cherelle Parker
Profile
Cherelle Parker is an American politician serving as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Previously, she served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015 and as a member of the Philadelphia City Council from 2015 to 2022, where she held the position of majority leader. Her political career has focused on public safety, economic development, and education reform. As mayor, she has emphasized initiatives to improve city cleanliness, increase police presence, and address homelessness through encampment clearances.
Details
- Born
- September 9, 1972 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Education
- Parkway High School, Lincoln University, Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania
- Career
- High school English teacher, legislative intern, lobbyist
