Cherelle L. Parker, the former state lawmaker and Philadelphia City Council member who was the protégé of trailblazing Black female politicians, was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia. Parker has pledged to make Philadelphia the “safest, cleanest, greenest city in America, with economic opportunity for all.” A centrist Democrat, Parker has promised to curtail crime, introduce year-round school and spur small-business growth. Parker’s office released a 100-Day Action Plan to address quality-of-life concerns and eliminate unnecessary business licenses and permits. The document calls on the city’s department of planning and development to work toward creating “affordable luxury” opportunities, described as “housing for renters and homeowners with high-quality finishes for low- and moderate-income families.”
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 1/2/2024