Mayor Parker on first 1,000 days, politics

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reflected on 1,000 days in office by talking about what her administration has done so far and what could be ahead in city hall and beyond. In a one-on-one with NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk, Mayor Parker, who is up for re-election next year, talks about the battle over the ride-share tax, cleaning up Kensington, the larger political environment and more.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

:00 – Intro

:23 – Accomplishments of 1,000 days

1:17 – The biggest challenges facing Philadelphia

3:34 – A holistic approach to tackling violence

5:53 – Cleaning up Kensington

10:44 –Affordability in Philly

14:19 – The rideshare tax

16:23 – Soda tax effects on residents

18:02 – The waste contract and environmental concerns

21:26 – City money handled by the Sheriff’s Office