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Cherelle Parker: “The first thing that we did working in partnership with our…”

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

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Mayor Cherelle Parker reacts to upcoming SEPTA cuts and fare hikes

Published | Video Starts at 01:21

Mayor Parker also saying she stands behind the governor's plan for funding transit. What is the city of Philadelphia doing? I want to be very direct. The first thing that we did working in partnership with our City Council of Philadelphia and council President Kenyatta Johnson in particular was that we answered the call. The city putting more money in its budget for SEPTA this year. But it's state money that's up in the air. (01:21–01:32)

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Asserts that the city worked with the City Council and President Kenyatta Johnson to address SEPTA issues.

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