Francisco Moran (born October 20, 1968) is an American Democratic politician and former mayor of Camden, New Jersey.
Frank Moran | |
|---|---|
| 48th Mayor of Camden, New Jersey | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – April 30, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dana Redd |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Jenkins (interim) Victor Carstarphen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1968 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ivette Rivera |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and career
editMoran 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
editUpon 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
editOn August 19, 1989, Moran married Ivette Rivera. They have two children.[9]
References
edit- ^ Riordan, Kevin (1997-10-26). "Incumbent brings youth, enthusiasm to council race". Courier-Post.
- ^ Neil, Emily (April 3, 2018). "An American tragedy: How can Puerto Rico rebuild after Maria?". Al Día.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Moran: 'I have done and witnessed amazing things' in Camden as he steps down as mayor". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Victor Carstarphen selected to serve as Mayor" (PDF). Office of the Mayor - City of Camden. May 12, 2021.
- ^ New Jersey Marriage Index 1989 M-L. Ancestry.com.