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Cherelle Parker
| Cherelle Parker | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 200 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Lincoln University, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Mount Airy, PA | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Parker earned her BS in English Education from Lincoln University in 1994.
Parker worked as an Aide to Philadelphia City Councilwoman Marian Tasco from 1991 to 2001. She then worked for the Ninth Council District as a Project Development Coordinator from 2001 to 2005.
Parker is an elected member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. On September 13, 2005, she was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election. She has served in that position since, representing the 200th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Parker served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Parker served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Professional Licensure | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Parker served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Professional Licensure, Secretary | ||||
Elections
2012
Parker ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 200. Parker ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 200, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Cherelle Parker Incumbent |
100% | 30,035 | |
| Total Votes | 30,035 | |||
2010
Parker won re-election to the 200th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 200 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cherelle Parker (D)
|
22,879 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Parker won re-election to the 29,954 District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She received 29,954 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 200 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cherelle L. Parker (D)
|
29,954 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Parker received $89,694 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Cherelle Parker's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lomax Jr, Walter P | $5,000 |
| Friends Of Leanna Washington | $3,500 |
| Rendell 95 | $2,500 |
| Students First | $2,500 |
| Citizens To Elect Dwight Evans For State Representative | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $89,694 |
Personal
Parker is single.
DUI arrest
On May 1, 2011, Parker was arrested and charged for a DUI in Germantown. Her trial, originally set for July 11, was re-scheduled for August 22 so that the Pennsylvania Attorney General can prosecute the case.[6]
Recent news
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Cherelle Parker News Feed
- Parker hosts legal workshops for youth, seniors - The Philadelphia Tribune! - The Philadelphia Tribune
- Philly's public transit funding woes cause capital pains for SEPTA - Progressive Rail Roading
- It's that time of the year for elected officials to disclose travel and gifts ... - Philly.com (blog)
- HEARD ON THE HILL / IN CITY HALL: Clarke Wants Longer Tax-Relief Deadline - Philadelphia Public Record
- Corbett, lawmakers disclose gifts from 2012 - Philly.com - Philly.com
- Bills would protect kids from predatory teachers - The Philadelphia Tribune! - The Philadelphia Tribune
- House Committee Approves AVI Relief - Philadelphia Public Record
- Child Abuse Prevention Advocates Ramp Up Fight to End ?Passing The Trash? - Thephilanews
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Parker
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Cherelle Parker on Facebook
- Cherelle Parker on Twitter
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
- ↑ NewsWorks.org, "PA State Rep Cherelle Parker's DUI trial is rescheduled for Aug 22," July 15, 2011
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