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Cherelle Parker: “I do not support the elimination of the City of…”

Featuring: Cherelle Parker, Democratic | Mayor of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

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Video: Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker responds to workers union strike

Published | Video Starts at 42:16

Ensuring that working families here in the city of Philadelphia live in the city of Philadelphia has long been a priority of mine. I do not support the elimination of the City of Philadelphia's residency requirement. I want our municipal workers to live here in the city of Philadelphia. And quite frankly, Tom, it's not enough for me to just say it. (42:16–42:23)

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Asserts opposition to eliminating Philadelphia's residency requirement for municipal workers.

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