City Officials
Elected officials for Philadelphia — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Kenyatta Johnson
Council President2012-01-02–2028-01-03
Mark Squilla
Councilmember2012-01-02–2028-01-03
Jamie Gauthier
Councilmember2020-01-06–2028-01-03
Curtis Jones, Jr.
Councilmember2008-01-07–2028-01-03
Jeffery Young, Jr.
Councilmember2024-01-02–2028-01-03
Michael Driscoll
Councilmember2022-06–2028-01-03
Quetcy Lozada
Councilmember2022-11-28–2028-01-03
Cindy Bass
Councilmember2012-01-02–2028-01-03
Anthony Phillips
Councilmember2022-11-28–2028-01-03
Brian J. O'Neill
Councilmember1980-01-07–2028-01-03
Katherine Gilmore Richardson
Councilmember At-Large (Majority Leader)2020-01-06–2028-01-03
Isaiah Thomas
Councilmember At-Large (Majority Whip)2020-01-06–2028-01-03
Jim Harrity
Councilmember At-Large2022-11-28–2028-01-03
Nina Ahmad
Councilmember At-Large2024-01-02–2028-01-03
Rue Landau
Councilmember At-Large2024-01-02–2028-01-03
Kendra Brooks
Councilmember At-Large (Minority Leader)2020-01-06–2028-01-03
Kendra Brooks' platform focuses heavily on progressive community advocacy, protecting local open spaces, and preserving neighborhood gardens from auction. As a representative of the Working Families Party, her priorities center on grassroots community support and progressive urban policy in Philadelphia.
Nicolas O'Rourke
Councilmember At-Large (Minority Whip)2024-01-02–2028-01-03
Nicolas O'Rourke's platform centers heavily on economic justice, making Philadelphia more affordable for working-class residents, and addressing the rising cost of living through progressive policy proposals. Running as a Working Families Party candidate, his campaign emphasized championing the needs of everyday workers over entrenched political interests.
Former Officials (4)
Darrell L. Clarke
District 5 Councilmember (former Council President)Day-level start: assumed office 1999-05-18 (Wikipedia 'Darrell L. Clarke'; only the Wikipedia date was read, no primary Council source); left office 2024-01-01 when his term expired (Wikipedia; Council President 2012-01-02 to 2024-01-01). Philadelphia Home Rule Charter §2-100: four years from the first Monday of January (Jan 1, 2024).
Served until Jan 2024
Jim Kenney
MayorDay-level: sworn in as mayor 2016-01-04 (WHYY/PhillyVoice); term ended 2024-01-01 as Mayor Parker was inaugurated 2024-01-02 (mayoral-term charter text not read).
Served until Jan 2024
Sharon Vaughn
At-Large CouncilmemberDay-level: won 2022-11-08 at-large special election, sworn in Monday 2022-11-28 (phlcouncil.com); served out the term, ending 2024-01-01 (Philadelphia Home Rule Charter §2-100: four-year terms run from the first Monday of January; Jan 1, 2024).
Served until Jan 2024
David Oh
At-Large CouncilmemberDay-level: took office 2012-01-02 (first Monday of January 2012; Wikipedia 'David Oh'); resigned 2023-02-13 to run for mayor (Inquirer 2023-02-13).
Served until Feb 2023
Boards & Commissions
City Staff
Monique Galloway
Acting City SolicitorRob Dubow
Director of FinanceCarlton Williams
Managing DirectorCarlton Williams's platform and administrative focus center on urban management, city operations, and environmental beautification, highlighted by his appointment to lead Philadelphia's 'Clean and Green Initiatives'.