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Former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker has emerged as the front-runner in the race to become the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, following Jim Kenney’s eight-year tenure.
Parker will be the first woman to lead the city, after defeating two other women in a close race: former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and former City Councilmember Helen Gym.
She will face Republican former City Councilmember David Oh in the general election on November 7.
As a two-term Councilmember, Parker represented the city’s 9th District, which consists of the Northwest and Northeast neighborhoods of Mount Airy (where Parker and her family reside), West Oak Lane, East Oak Lane, Olney, Lawncrest, Lawndale, Burholme and Oxford Circle.
She was City Council’s majority leader.
At age 17, Parker began a 15-year stint working for Philadelphia City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco.
She later became the youngest African American woman elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where she served 10 years.
While Cherelle Parker’s political journey and accomplishments have gained significant attention, her personal life has also come under the spotlight.
Many people are curious about her relationships, including her husband and whether she has children.
Who is Cherelle Parker’s Husband?
Ben Mullins is Cherelle Parker‘s husband, an American politician who is a former Democratic member of the City Council of Philadelphia.
Ben Mullins, is a leader within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
The IBEW is a highly regarded labor union representing workers in the electrical industry.
Unfortunately, specific details about Ben Mullins, such as his exact date of birth and information about his parents, remain largely unknown.
The couple resides in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.
Ben Mullins & Cherelle Parker marriage
Ben Mullins is Cherelle Parker married in 2010
The wedding ceremony between Cherelle Parker and Ben Mullins was a joyous occasion attended by over 300 guests.
The Enon Church on Coulter Street was the venue chosen to witness the exchange of vows between State Rep. Parker and her union leader husband.
Among those in attendance were Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps. Jewel Williams, John Myers and Ronald Waters; State Sens. LeAnna Washington and Anthony Hardy Williams and Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller.
How Many Children Does Cherelle Parker and Ben Have?
Cherelle Parker and Ben Mullins have one child together.
Their child’s name is Langston Mullins, a young boy who is currently 10 years old.
However, specific details regarding Langston’s school and other personal aspects are not publicly known at the moment.
