Frank Moran (politician) explained

Frank Moran
Office:48th Mayor of Camden, New Jersey
Term Start:January 1, 2018
Term End:April 30, 2021
Predecessor:Dana Redd
Successor:Curtis Jenkins (interim)
Victor Carstarphen
Birth Date:20 October 1968
Birth Place:Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse:Ivette Rivera
Party:Democratic
Profession:Politician

Francisco Moran (born October 20, 1968) is an American Democratic politician and former mayor of Camden, New Jersey.

Early life and career

Moran was born and raised in Camden and is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.[1] He is of Puerto Rican descent.[2] 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.[3] In 1996, Moran described himself as grass roots and someone that the community can look up to and reach out to.[4] 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."[5]

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.[6]

On March 5, 2021, Moran announced that he would be resigning as Mayor, effective April 30, 2021, before the expiration of his term.[7] Camden City Council President Curtis Jenkins served as interim mayor until May 11, 2021 when councilmember Victor Carstarphen was appointed to fill Moran's unexpired term.[8]

Personal life

On August 19, 1989, Moran married Ivette Rivera. They have two children.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Incumbent brings youth, enthusiasm to council race.. Riordan. Kevin. 1997-10-26. Courier-Post.
  2. News: Emily. Neil . An American tragedy: How can Puerto Rico rebuild after Maria? . Al Día. April 3, 2018.
  3. News: Moran takes Third Ward seat on Camden council. Riordan. Kevin. 1997-11-05. Courier-Post.
  4. News: A Look Into Council Members Running in Camden. 1997-10-30. Courier-Post.
  5. News: In Camden, some see ethnic politics at play in Council race. Lowe. Herbert. 1997-10-31. Courier-Post.
  6. Web site: Camden's new mayor answers questions you asked. Courier-Post. en. 2019-04-28.
  7. Web site: Moran: 'I have done and witnessed amazing things' in Camden as he steps down as mayor. Courier-Post. en. 2021-05-12.
  8. Web site: Victor Carstarphen selected to serve as Mayor . Office of the Mayor - City of Camden. May 12, 2021 .
  9. Book: New Jersey Marriage Index 1989 M-L. Ancestry.com.