Daily News | Council President Darrell L. Clarke has endorsed mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who was part of his leadership team
This year’s Philadelphia mayor’s race at one point included six candidates who were members of City Council last year, giving Council President Darrell L. Clarke plenty of options as he weighed his endorsement.Cherelle Parker, who was a member of Clarke’s leadership team“She is the person for this particular time that I know will be there for you, that I know will work hard, harder than anybody else,” Clarke said at a press conference with Parker in City Hall.
Clarke’s support is the latest in a string of endorsements Parker has racked up from elected officials, making her the clear favorite of many in the city’s Democratic establishment. In addition to U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, she has the backing of four state senators, six state representatives, and now four Council members.
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