Politics & Government

Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker Selects Adam Thiel As Philadelphia's Newest Managing Director

"I have a pretty good sense of how the city works, how city government works and I think how it can work," Thiel said.

(CBS Philadelphia)

December 27, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Cherelle Parker added another prominent Philadelphia figure to her administration Tuesday morning. In just one week, Parker will be sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, and on Tuesday, the mayor-elect made a big announcement.

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During a press conference Tuesday at City Hall, Parker announced Adam Thiel as the city's managing director.

Thiel currently serves as Philadelphia's fire commissioner and in his new role as managing director, he will oversee city operations.

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