Editing Mayor of Philadelphia (section)

== Recent Mayors ==

'''Cherelle Parker''' (2024-present) - The 100th mayor and first woman to hold the office, Parker previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council. Her election represented a shift toward neighborhood-focused governance after predecessors emphasized downtown development and progressive policy initiatives.<ref name="cityofphila"/>

'''Jim Kenney''' (2016-2024) - Kenney served two terms focusing on pre-K expansion (funded through a sugary beverage tax), progressive policies, and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. His administration faced criticism over rising crime rates and management challenges while achieving policy goals including supervised injection sites advocacy and immigrant-friendly policies.<ref name="cityofphila"/>

'''Michael Nutter''' (2008-2016) - Nutter emphasized fiscal responsibility, education reform, and public safety during two terms that included the Great Recession and its aftermath. His administration focused on budget stabilization and civic initiatives while navigating significant financial constraints.<ref name="cityofphila"/>

'''John Street''' (2000-2008) - Street's two terms included the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative, which addressed blight through demolition and redevelopment, and a federal corruption investigation that resulted in convictions of associates though not the mayor himself. His administration represented continuation of African American political leadership established by his predecessor.<ref name="cityofphila"/>

'''Ed Rendell''' (1992-2000) - Rendell's two terms marked a period of downtown revitalization, fiscal recovery from near-bankruptcy, and enhanced national visibility that led to his subsequent election as Pennsylvania governor. His energetic style and focus on Center City development established patterns that subsequent administrations continued.<ref name="cityofphila"/>