PFT PRESIDENT JERRY T. JORDAN ON THE INAUGURATION OF MAYOR CHERELLE L. PARKER

January 2, 2024

After attending the inauguration of Philadelphia's Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, alongside the members of City Council and Philadelphia's row offices, PFT President Jerry T. Jordan shared the following:

"I was honored to witness this historic event today. Watching our 100th Mayor, Cherelle L. Parker, be sworn in, was a poignant moment— and a real reminder to our young people, especially young Black girls—that they, too, can achieve such greatness. I look forward to a productive partnership with Mayor Parker."

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Our congratulatory posts can be found on Facebook (here and here), Twitter (here and here), and on Instagram (here, here, and here).

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