Sharon Vaughn is an American politician elected in 2022 to serve the final 13 months of Derek S. Green's term as an at-large representative on the Philadelphia City Council.[1] She did not run for reelection in 2023.[2]
Sharon Vaughn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the at-large district | |
| In office November 28, 2022 – December 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Derek S. Green |
| Succeeded by | Nina Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kevin Vaughn |
| Residence | Feltonville, Philadelphia |
Formative years and family
editVaughn was born and raised in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1964. A 1982 graduate of the J. W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in 1982, she was awarded her associate degree in business administration and management from Bradford University in 1983.[3]
She and her husband, Kevin Vaughn, are longtime residents of Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood. They are the parents of two children and have two grandchildren.[3]
Career
editPrior to entering public service, Vaughn was employed by PSFS and then the University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School.[3]
Vaughn was a member of Marian B. Tasco's staff before becoming chief of staff for Derek S. Green. When Green resigned to run for mayor, Vaughn was unanimously picked by city ward leaders to replace him in the special election. She defeated Republican Jim Hasher in the general election on November 8, 2022.[4][5][6]
She is also a ward leader on the City Committee, and represents all of Philadelphia as one of the seven at-large members on the council.[4][5][6]
Civic leadership and community service
editVaughn has been active with multiple civic and community service organizations, including as:[3]
- Democratic Leader, 42nd Ward (2017-present);
- Executive Board member, Democratic State Committee;
- Member of the board of directors, Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Service Center (GPASS); and
- Member of the board of directors, Project to End Homelessness (now Project HOME).
References
edit- ^ Council, P. H. L. (2022-11-28). "City Council Welcomes Four New Members in Swearing-In Ceremony". Philadelphia City Council. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ Orso, Anna (2022-11-28). "After a series of resignations, Philly City Council is back to its normal size. For now". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ a b c d "Councilmember Sharon Vaughn | At Large (biography)". phlcouncil.com. City Council of Philadelphia. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ a b D'Onofrio, Mike (2022-11-09). "Democrats sweep Philadelphia City Council seats". Axios. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ a b Bell, Daryl. "Sharon Vaughn becomes next city council member". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ a b Orso, Anna. "Philadelphia City Council results: Democratic party insiders set to win two at-large seats". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2022-11-17.