Jim Kenney
Mayor of Philadelphia from 2016 to 2024 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
Quick Facts 99th Mayor of Philadelphia, Preceded by ...
Jim Kenney | |
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99th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office January 4, 2016 – January 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Michael Nutter |
Succeeded by | Cherelle Parker |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the at-large district | |
In office January 6, 1992 – January 29, 2015 | |
Preceded by | George Burrell |
Personal details | |
Born | James Francis Kenney (1958-08-07) August 7, 1958 (age 65) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | La Salle University (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
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Before he became mayor, Kenney was a member of the Philadelphia City Council for 23 years, serving as a Councilman at Large from January 1992 until January 29, 2015, when he resigned to run for mayor.[1][2][3]
Kenney was re-elected to a second term as mayor on November 5, 2019.