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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.
Cherelle Parker is the 100th and first woman mayor of Philadelphia, elected in 2024. She is a former public school teacher, state legislator, and City Council member, and has a 100-day action plan for public safety, clean and green, housing, economic opportunity, education, and more.
Dec 31, 2023 · Jim Kenney, who served as Philadelphia's 99th mayor from 2016 to 2023, thanked the city and its residents for the honor and privilege of his tenure. He praised the city's resilience, progress, and workforce, and welcomed Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker to the office.
Dec 4, 2023 · Philadelphia. Link copied to clipboard. 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.
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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.
Dec 27, 2023 · Learn about the achievements and initiatives of Mayor Jim Kenney, who led Philadelphia from 2016 to 2023. Find posts, press releases, and leadership information on the official city website.
