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James Francis Kenney (born August 7, 1958) is an American politician who served as the 99th mayor of Philadelphia from 2016 to 2024. Kenney was first elected on November 3, 2015, defeating his Republican rival Melissa Murray Bailey after winning the crowded Democratic primary contest by a landslide on May 19.
Dec 31, 2023 · PHILADELPHIA – On his last day as the Mayor of Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney shared the parting message below with the city of Philadelphia. Mayor Kenney has served two terms as Philadelphia’s 99th mayor, from January 4, 2016 to December 31, 2023.
Dec 4, 2023 · Mayor Jim Kenney wants to be remembered as ‘someone who cared’ — even if he didn’t always seem like it. Kenney admits the pandemic and upheavals of his second term have changed him and have had profound impact on his mental and physical health. But he told The Inquirer he's not sorry he did the job.
Dec 6, 2023 · Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney looked back on his two terms in office during an extended interview on WHYY’s “Studio 2.”. Kenney spoke of the highlights of his time in office, including how he used a tax on sugary drinks to help fix libraries and playgrounds and expand access to Pre-K in the city.
Dec 27, 2023 · On January 4, 2016, Jim Kenney was sworn in as the 99th Mayor of Philadelphia. In his first budget, Mayor Kenney worked closely with City Council to fund bold anti-poverty initiatives.
Jim Kenney ends his eight years leading Philadelphia by looking back at his accomplishments and thanking Philadelphians "for the incredible honor of being your mayor." In an open letter, the...
Office of the Mayor. What we do. On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, becoming the first woman to lead the city and hold the office in 341 years.
James Kenney (Democratic Party) was the Mayor of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. He assumed office on January 4, 2016. He left office on January 1, 2024. Kenney (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Mayor of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. He won in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Philadelphia’s voters elected James Kenney Mayor in 2015 after he had served more than two decades as an at‑large member of the city council. Given Kenney’s roots in relatively conservative South Philadelphia, there was little to suggest that he would become a progressive mayor.
Jan 1, 2024 · Mayor Jim Kenney thanked Philadelphians during his final day of office on Sunday before Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is sworn in as the 100th mayor of the city.
