Joe Frank (politician)

Joe Samuel Frank (born November 14, 1942) is a former mayor of Newport News, Virginia. A native of Newport News, he is a lawyer and was first elected mayor for the term starting July 1, 1996. He was re-elected in May 1998, 2002, and 2006. His last term expired June 30, 2010.[1] He is the first directly-elected mayor in the history of the city. Frank is an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2009.[2] In homage to this occasion, the Captain's Lounge in the Rappahannock Scout Camp at Bayport Scout Reservation was to be named in his honor. Frank is a father and grandfather.

Joe Frank
Frank (right) in 2005
Mayor of Newport News, Virginia
In office
July 1, 1996  June 30, 2010
Preceded byBarry E. DuVal
Succeeded byMcKinley L. Price
Personal details
Born
Joe Samuel Frank

(1942-11-14) November 14, 1942
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jane Susan
Alma materUniversity of Virginia

References

  1. Hirschauer, Sabine (July 22, 2009). "NN mayor won't seek re-election". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012.
  2. "Distinguished Eagle Scout Award". National Eagle Scout Association. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved August 28, 2019.

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Preceded by
Barry E. DuVal
Mayor of Newport News
1996-2010
Succeeded by
McKinley Price


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