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Darrell L. Clarke was born on 17 September, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Darrell L. Clarke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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83 years old |
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Virgo |
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17 September, 1940 |
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17 September |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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United States
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Darrell L. Clarke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Darrell L. Clarke height not available right now. We will update Darrell L. Clarke's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Darrell L. Clarke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Darrell L. Clarke worth at the age of 83 years old? Darrell L. Clarke’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Darrell L. Clarke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Darrell L. Clarke (born September 17, 1952) is an American politician serving as president of the Philadelphia City Council since 2012.
In December 1998, Street resigned as a member of the City Council to run for mayor and endorsed Clarke for his seat in the 1999 special election held.
Clarke won by only 140 votes over Julie Welker and Dorothy Carn.
Welker filed a lawsuit alleging election fraud.
The case was decided in Clarke's favor.
Clarke is a former Majority Whip and is the Chair of the Fiscal Stability and Public Property Committees and Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.
He was elected to the position of Council President after the office was vacated by the retiring Anna Verna.
One of Clarke's legislative actions was his introduction of the bill to end the City-subsidized lease on the 80-year-old headquarters building of the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America over their ban on gay scouts.
After a protracted legal battle, the bill was overturned in Federal court and the City of Philadelphia was ordered to pay nearly a million dollars in legal fees to the Boy Scouts.
A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented the fifth district since 1999, which encompasses North Central Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Lower Hunting Park, Ludlow, Yorktown, West Poplar, Fairhill, Brewerytown, Francisville, Spring Garden, Fairmount, Logan Square, and parts of Northwood, Fishtown, Northern Liberties and Center City.
A native of North Philadelphia, Clarke grew up in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.
He graduated from Edison High School.
He later attended the Community College of Philadelphia but did not graduate.
He now resides in the Fishtown neighborhood.
He was elected as a committeeman himself and became an aide to John Street, who represented the Fifth District for nearly three decades and eventually became Council President.
In 2015, City Council President Darrell Clarke approved 1,330 private properties for the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to seize through eminent domain.
In 2019, the Inspector General stated that Philadelphia developer backed by Council President Darrell Clarke 'took advantage' of flawed city process for 'private gain'
His father, Jerry, was involved in politics as a party committeeman.
His mother, Ruth, was employed by the Veterans Administration.
Clarke has one daughter, Dr. Nicole Bright, and a grandson.
