By Gloria DULAN-Wilson
Hello All:
From the moment she took the reins of office as Philadelphia's first female mayor and its 100th Mayor, Cherelle Parker has been a breath of fresh air, and a force for good. Her hands on, can do attitude - getting out into the community, making personal appearances in community based programs, giving personal updates at churches, schools, community centers, as well as maintaining amicable interactions with the City Council - something few of her predecessors have done.
After months of diligent study, bringing to bear all the subject matter experts necessary, on Monday, March 24, Mayor Parker revealed her comprehensive Housing Program for the City of Philadelphia - and boy, was I blown away - as I'm sure those in the City Council Chamber were as well.
I could try to tell you all the programs Mayor Parker is bringing to Philadelphia, but then you'd miss the enthusiasm, passion and diligence she and her staff brought to bear in putting this monumental project together.
Not only did she bring expertise from the various industries of construction, social services, senior living, disability and accessibility requirements, but she brought former Secretary of HUD, Marcia Fudge, as a consultant to ensure she was on the right track in her innovative concepts to make her vision of ONE PHILLY A UNITED CITY a reality.
March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - and what more exemplary figure of a woman who deserves to be honored than Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker - from Educator, to State Representative, to City Council Representative, to First Woman Mayor of Philadelphia - she has more than made history, she's an example to other mayors on how to be a compassionate leader as well.
When it became apparent that T-rump was
brutally and illegally purging highly skilled employees from DC, Mayor
Parker took a trip to Washington to recruit those who would be of
benefit to Philadelphia. She's always on high alert to bring beneficial
programs and people to Philadelphia, while also cultivating
Philadelphians in various programs and positions.
Those who know me, know that when I'm enthusiastic about an individual or a program, I try to make sure others are aware of them as well. Too often our brothers and sisters are given short shrift in the mean stream mediocre media, if they're mentioned at all.
For that reason, instead of doing sound bytes for those with microwave mentalities, I try to make sure I give as much of an overview as possible. For this reason, I'm including the link to her presentation to the Philadelphia City Council. I think, as you watch this, you will see that Philadelphia is blessed indeed to have Cherelle Parker as their 100th Mayor:
Click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSMTAPsIiOM&t=554s
Now that you've viewed the link, if you're a Philadelphia resident, this would be a good time for you to start thinking of what it is that you can do to contribute to the growth and development of your neighborhood. Also please share this with your neighbors and youth in the community to hopefully inspire others to be involved as well.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
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| Gloria DULAN-Wilson |
