Fernando Ferrer
American politician in New York City (b. 1950)
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) is an American politician. He was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor in 2005.
Fernando Ferrer | |
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Vice Chairman of the MTA[1] | |
Assumed office June 15, 2011 | |
Chairman of the MTA Acting | |
In office February 1, 2017 – June 23, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Thomas F. Prendergast |
Succeeded by | Joseph J. Lhota |
In office January 1, 2013 – June 20, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Joseph J. Lhota |
Succeeded by | Thomas F. Prendergast |
11th Borough President of The Bronx | |
In office April 15, 1987 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Simon |
Succeeded by | Adolfo Carrión, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Fernando James Ferrer April 30, 1950 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Baruch College (M.P.A.) New York University (B.A.) |
References
change- ↑ MTA - Fernando Ferrer Archived 2014-02-21 at the Wayback Machine