Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced her plan to transition administrations at City Hall Thursday morning.
PHILADELPHIA --Cherelle Parker for the first time Thursday since declaring victory in the mayoral race.
Parker held a press conference inside City Hall, as the city moves from the Kenney Administration to the Parker Administration.first woman to serve as mayor.She has campaigned on several platforms, including raising the minimum wage in the city to more than $17 an hour.The mayor-elect is hoping to fill vacancies within the police department, appoint a new police commissioner and address crime.was on hand during the press conference, congratulating Parker on becoming the 100th mayor of the city.
"I'm confident under Cherelle Parker's strong leadership, we will see great progress on our common goal of building a safe and thriving, and equitable Philadelphia," Mayor Kenney said. "This transition will be focused on finding best and brightest from across the city, around country, internationally and those who currently serve in the city of Philadelphia," said Ryan Boyer, with the Building Trades Council. "We are asking for ideas from everyone because we truly want the best."
Members of a talent search group are also on hand, as they work with the city to help form the next team to serve the Parker Administration.
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