Joe Frank (politician)
Joe Samuel Frank (November 14, 1942 – October 27, 2022) was an American politician who was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia. A native of Newport News, and a lawyer he 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 on June 30, 2010.[2] He was the first directly-elected mayor in the history of the city. Frank was an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2009.[3] In honor to this occasion, the Captain's Lounge in the Rappahannock Scout Camp at Bayport Scout Reservation was to be named in his honor.
Joe Frank | |
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| Mayor of Newport News, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1996 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Barry E. DuVal |
| Succeeded by | McKinley L. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joe Samuel Frank November 14, 1942 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 2022 (aged 79) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jane Susan (died 2021) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Frank was a father and grandfather. He died at his home in Newport News on October 27, 2022, at the age of 79.[4]
References
- JANE SUSAN GLASSER FRANK
- Hirschauer, Sabine (July 22, 2009). "NN mayor won't seek re-election". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012.
- "Distinguished Eagle Scout Award". National Eagle Scout Association. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- "'A pillar of our community': Former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank dies at 79". Daily Press. October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
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