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
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 byThomas F. Prendergast
Succeeded byJoseph J. Lhota
In office
January 1, 2013 – June 20, 2013
Preceded byJoseph J. Lhota
Succeeded byThomas F. Prendergast
11th Borough President of The Bronx
In office
April 15, 1987 – December 31, 2001
Preceded byStanley Simon
Succeeded byAdolfo Carrión, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Fernando James Ferrer

(1950-04-30) April 30, 1950 (age 74)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
NationalityUnited States
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBaruch College (M.P.A.)
New York University (B.A.)

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