Frank Moran (politician)
Frank Moran | |
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48th Mayor of Camden, New Jersey | |
Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Dana Redd |
Personal details | |
Born | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | October 20, 1968
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ivette Rivera |
Profession | Politician |
Francisco Moran (born October 20, 1968) is an American Democratic politician and is the current mayor of Camden, New Jersey.
Early life and career
Moran was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. Moran was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.[1] His political career began in Camden when Milton Milan was elected mayor and Moran took his council member seat on the Third Ward by winning a special election. He won the seat by one hundred votes, defeating opponent Kirk Jones.[2] In 1996, Moran described himself as grass roots and someone that the community can look up to and reach out to.[3] During the council race, Moran was pressed on representing the black community in Camden. Moran responded with, "Like I tell people, I hear gunshots, you hear gunshots. Unless we come together, we're not going to stop the gunshots."[4]
Mayor of Camden
Upon being elected mayor during a press conference Moran stated that, "I will be reaching out to the CEOs of these corporations...What are you really doing for Camden?" When asked about homelessness, Moran said that he had a "missionary heart" and that he was a Christian.[5]
Personal life
On August 19, 1989, Moran married his wife, Ivette Rivera, the mother of his two children.[6]
References
- ^ Riordan, Kevin (1997-10-26). "Incumbent brings youth, enthusiasm to council race". Courier Post.
- ^ Riordan, Kevin (1997-11-05). "Moran takes Third Ward seat on Camden council". Courier Post.
- ^ "A Look Into Council Members Running in Camden". Courier Post. 1997-10-30.
- ^ Lowe, Herbert (1997-10-31). "In Camden, some see ethnic politics at play in Council race". Courier Post.
- ^ "Camden's new mayor answers questions you asked". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ New Jersey Marriage Index 1989 M-L. Ancestry.com.