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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

@PhillyMayor

100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia | Former 9th District City Councilmember and State Representative fighting for a safer, cleaner, greener city

Philadelphia, PA

Joined December 2015

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
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When the moment calls for leadership, you roll up your sleeves and get to work because our children are worth it. I want to thank @CouncilmemberKJ Kenyatta Johnson and every member of @PHLCouncil, Superintendent @watlington_sr and the team at @PHLschools, @PHLschoolboard and
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Philadelphia is clear about who we are and what we stand for. We value dignity, safety and inclusion – and that includes our LGBTQ+ community, whose members are essential to the fabric of our city. This weekend, thousands of people came together to celebrate Philadelphia’s
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Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Pride Weekend in Philadelphia! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ As we celebrate love, diversity, and the strength of the LGBTQIA+ community, let’s continue to support one another and create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and respected.
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Let’s be clear. The rideshare tax was never about burdening Philadelphia residents. It was about making sure billion-dollar corporations pay their fair share in the city they profit from every single day. Many Philadelphians saw it firsthand during Roots Picnic weekend. Rides
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H.O.M.E. $2B program to build, restore and repair 30,000 housing units. Turn the Key, One Philly Mortgage, Philly First Home, BSRP! It’s ALL coming and it’s funded in this budget.
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We have many more miles to go in this fight for Philadelphia. I’m not going anywhere. I will never stop fighting for the people of Philadelphia.
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Our Youth: 1,000 new Summer jobs for our kids!
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Education: Extended Day/ Extended Year. Will span across 47 Schools, and have THOUSANDS of slots.
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Libraries: will receive $33 M in investments for new HVAC systems!
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Student Loan Debt Campaign: $250K in FY27 and $850K across the Plan.
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That being said, the FY27 Budget includes a lot more money for issues Philadelphians are facing.
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Our children deserve MORE. They deserve BETTER.
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The one-time infusion of dollars could also negatively affect the District’s long-term financial outlook, borrowing costs, and future capacity to invest in school facilities.
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