Cherelle Parker has etched her name in the history books in one of, if not the most historically decorated city in America. Parker has been elected to serve as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia. Parker makes history as the first ever woman to hold this position.
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Parker held her inauguration at The Fillmore Philly, where it was a star-studded event. From Athletes to actors and musicians, from politicians to police force, everyone in the city came out to support a historic inauguration.
Classix 107.9’s own Lady B had the honor of co-hosting the event in which the city celebrated Mayor Parker like none other.
After the party, Parker got right to business. Philadelphia’s newest mayor met with her cabinet with intentions to tackle on the city’s overall appearance, as she wishes for a ‘safer, cleaner, greener city’.
Mayor Cherelle Parker has also revealed to the public her action plan for her first 100 days in office.
“On my first day as your Mayor, I released my 100-Day Action Plan laying out our path forward.” Mayor Parker posted.” From public safety to education, this details exactly how my Administration plans to get to work.”
One of the most important pieces in her 100-day plan, is to rid the public drug trade, that continues to plague the city’s reputation.
Mayor Parker wants to ‘Charge the Police Commissioner—in collaboration with intergovernmental partners and relevant city departments—with developing a strategy to permanently shut down open-air drug markets, including in Kensington.’ as written in her 100-Day Action Plan.
To check out Mayor Parker’s 100-day action plan [CLICK HERE]
Check out Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Inauguration as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia below!
1. DJ Jazzy Jeff
2. Sheryl Lee Ralph
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3. Senator Vincent J. Hughes and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph
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4. Freeway
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5. Mike Jerrick
Source:GettyCo-host of Fox 29 ‘Good Day’ Philadelphia Mike Jerrick is seen arriving to The Inauguration Party Of The 100th Mayor Of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker at The Fillmore Philadelphia on January 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) vertical,color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,arrival,celebrity sightings,philadelphia – pennsylvania,pennsylvania,setting,mayor
6. Rakim
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7. Clayton Prince
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8. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel
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9. The Phillie Phanatic
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10. Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty
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11. Mayor Of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker leaving
Source:GettyMayor Of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker (C) is seen leaving The Inauguration Party Of The 100th Mayor Of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker at The Fillmore Philadelphia on January 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) color image,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,celebrity sightings,philadelphia – pennsylvania,pennsylvania,leaving,setting,mayor