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local-news1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor's Office Staffer and Spouse Arrested on Multiple Expressways

Celena Morrison, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs, and their spouse, Darius McLean, were arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia. The incident, captured on video, shows a State Trooper attempting to arrest the couple, leading to charges of resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and disorderly conduct. Mayor Cherelle Parker expressed concern over the video and stated that she will refrain from further comment until the investigation is completed.

via CBS Philly|
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politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker's Victory Speech: Rivalries, Ex-Husband, and Charter Schools

In her victory speech, Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker addressed political rivalries, her relationship with her ex-husband, and her stance on charter schools. She emphasized her commitment to calling out divisive tactics used by political factions and expressed a desire to work collaboratively with City Council. Parker also highlighted her ability to co-parent with her ex-husband and discussed feeling deceived by a major endorsement during her campaign. Additionally, she made it clear that she is not interested in pitting traditional public schools against charter schools and wants to focus on providing quality education for all students.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#charter-schools#cherelle-parker#philadelphia
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker Makes History as Philadelphia's 100th Mayor

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat and former city councilwoman, has won the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election, becoming the city's 100th mayor and the first woman to hold the position. Parker defeated Republican David Oh, a former city councilmember, and emphasized her commitment to public safety and improving the quality of life in Philadelphia. She plans to prioritize the selection of a new police commissioner and aims to make the city the safest, cleanest, and greenest in the nation. Parker's victory was widely expected due to the Democratic Party's strong voter registration advantage in the city.

via NBC 10 Philadelphia|
#cherelle-parker#democrat#historic-milestone
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker: Philadelphia's First Black Woman Mayor and the Power of Civic Engagement

Cherelle Parker has been elected as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, making her the first woman and first Black woman to hold the position. Parker, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent David Oh, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the city. She has promised to prioritize public safety, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity for all. Parker's tough-on-crime agenda includes hiring more police officers, targeting low-level crimes, and addressing the opioid crisis. She plans to engage with the community on important decisions, such as the siting of the Sixers' proposed arena near Chinatown. Parker also aims to increase funding for education and gradually reduce city wage taxes.

via WHYY|
#cherelle-parker#crime#historic-election
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker Makes History as Philadelphia's New Mayor

Cherelle Parker, a former state legislator and City Council member, has been elected as the first woman mayor of Philadelphia. Parker, viewed as more moderate than other candidates, pledged to address the city's crime issues by hiring more police officers and implementing "constitutional" stop-and-frisk tactics. With a significant advantage over the Republican nominee due to the city's predominantly Democratic population, Parker's win marks a historic moment for Philadelphia. She plans to tackle high levels of illegal drug use and violent crime, including considering the involvement of the National Guard. Parker will succeed Mayor Jim Kenney, who has faced criticism for his handling of the city's challenges.

via The New York Times|
#cherelle-parker#crime#democratic-primary
politics2 years ago

Philadelphia's Likely Mayor Urges Teamwork for a Safer City

Cherelle Parker, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Philadelphia, is favored to become the first woman to lead the city. She faces numerous challenges, including gun violence, opioid overdoses, and underfunded public schools. Parker has pledged to hire more police officers and address the open-air drug market, but she emphasizes the need for teamwork and managing expectations. Symbolism and optimism are important to residents, who want a leader who prioritizes reality over philosophy. Her Republican opponent, David Oh, aims to engage voters and overcome the city's Democratic majority.

via The New York Times|
#cherelle-parker#community-engagement#mayoral-election
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker discusses education, voter turnout, and success strategies at first press conference.

Cherelle Parker, the winner of the recent mayoral primary in Philadelphia, discussed her plans for year-round schooling, the issue of low voter turnout, and a recent dental emergency in her first press conference after the primary. Parker emphasized the need for education reform and increasing voter engagement, while also sharing her personal experience with a dental emergency that highlighted the importance of access to affordable healthcare.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#cherelle-parker#dental-emergency#mayoral-primary
politics2 years ago

Philadelphia's Democratic Party Faces Crime and Diversity Challenges.

Cherelle Parker's victory in Philadelphia's mayoral primary highlights the divisions within the Democratic Party on how to handle concerns around crime and safety within big cities. Parker, an establishment favorite who ran on a tough-on-crime platform, won against rivals who called for a more lenient approach to address the city's public safety concerns, significantly cramping liberals' slams in major urban areas. Her success is the latest example of how crime has polarized Democrats, with some in the party siding with more moderate politicians like her and New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), and others boosting left-wing candidates to win in cities like Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago.

via The Hill|
#cherelle-parker#crime#democratic-party
business2 years ago

Cherelle Parker's Mayoral Victory and Its Implications for Philadelphia's Future.

Cherelle Parker, the presumptive next mayor of Philadelphia, has spoken positively about the Sixers' plan to build a $1.3 billion arena on the edge of Chinatown, a highly contested proposal. Parker was backed by organized labor, including the unions who support the project, and has emphasized the importance of community engagement and workforce diversity. However, many in Chinatown remain opposed to the arena, citing concerns about traffic, gentrification, and displacement. The mayor holds indirect influence over the project, including the power to influence City Council members and the city bureaucracy. A pre-election poll found that 51% of Democratic voters oppose the arena.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
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politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker set to become Philadelphia's first female mayor.

Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic nomination for mayor of Philadelphia, making her the favorite to become the city's first female mayor. Philadelphia is one of only two big US cities never to have had a female chief executive. Parker's campaign emphasized the importance of representation, but she stressed that identity comes second to her qualifications. The election drew four serious female contenders, with the second- and third-place finishers also being women. Parker's mentor, former Councilmember Marian Tasco, is a legendary Black politician, and today, women make up nearly 40% of City Council.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#cherelle-parker#gender-equality#mayoral-election
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker emerges as Philadelphia's Democratic mayoral nominee.

Cherelle L. Parker, a former City Councilmember, has been nominated by Philadelphia Democrats for mayor, making her the favorite to helm the city. She is a political moderate who ran on a tough-on-crime platform and has rejected new progressive ideals. Parker's victory was powered by Black voters and residents of poor and low-income neighborhoods. She will face Republican David Oh in the general election in November.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#cherelle-parker#democratic-party#election
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker's Historic Win Marred by Hospitalization

Cherelle Parker, who won the Democratic primary for Philadelphia's mayoral race, was hospitalized due to a dental emergency just as she secured her victory. Parker's campaign was centered on law and order, with a focus on deploying more police officers to the streets of Philadelphia. Her top opponent in the primary was Helen Gym, a progressive Democrat backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Parker is almost certain to win the general election against Republican David Oh, as Democrats outnumber Republicans in the city roughly 7-to-1.

via Fox News|
#cherelle-parker#democratic-primary#law-and-order
politics2 years ago

Cherelle Parker secures Democratic primary win for Philadelphia mayor.

Cherelle Parker has won the Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor, becoming the first woman to do so in the city's history. She will face Republican David Oh in November's general election. Parker's campaign focused on community leaders and local elected officials, and her plans include hiring more police officers, updating the Philadelphia Police Department's forensics capabilities, and increasing the number of body-worn cameras. She resigned from Philadelphia City Council in September 2022 to run for mayor and won the primary with 33.16% of the votes counted so far.

via CBS Philly|
#cherelle-parker#democratic-primary#historic-win