Philadelphia Names Adrian Jordan Its First Rat Abatement Manager
Philadelphia has appointed Adrian Jordan as the city's first Rat Abatement Manager to lead initiatives against rats.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 28, 2026 —
Philadelphia has appointed Adrian Jordan as the city’s first Rat Abatement Manager, according to the information provided. Jordan is to lead initiatives against rats, but no further details about the role or its planned work were included.
The announcement identifies Jordan as the first person to hold the position. It does not specify when the appointment was made, which department the manager will work within, or what initiatives Jordan will lead. Information about staffing, funding, timelines and measures for assessing the work was also not provided.
The available account does not describe the scope of the rat-related initiatives, identify particular neighborhoods or locations, or say whether any programs are already underway. It also does not provide a statement from Jordan or city officials explaining the appointment or outlining priorities.
As a result, the confirmed details are limited to the appointment and the role’s stated purpose: Adrian Jordan will lead Philadelphia initiatives against rats as the city’s first Rat Abatement Manager. Further information about the position’s responsibilities and plans was not included in the announcement summary.
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