Cherelle Parker Elected Mayor of Philadelphia A former state legislator and City Council member, Ms. Parker will be the first woman to lead the city. Author: David W. Chen Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)