List of Presidents of City Council
| President | Term | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| James A. Finnegan | January 1, 1951 – January 14, 1955 | Democrat |
| James Hugh Joseph Tate | January 20, 1955 – January 6, 1964 | Democrat |
| Paul D’Ortona | January 6, 1964 – January 3, 1972 | Democrat |
| George X. Schwartz | January 3, 1972 – May 29, 1980 | Democrat |
| Joseph E. Coleman | October 30, 1980 – January 6, 1992 | Democrat |
| John F. Street | January 6, 1992 – December 31, 1998 | Democrat |
| Anna C. Verna | January 14, 1999 – December 15, 2011 | Democrat |
| Darrell L. Clarke | January 2, 2012 – Present | Democrat |
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