Fernando Ferrer
American politician in New York City (b. 1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Venezuelan Paralympic athlete, see Fernando Ferrer (athlete).
Fernando James Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) is an American politician who was the borough president of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001. Ferrer was a candidate for mayor of New York City in 1997 and 2001 and was the Democratic Party nominee for mayor in 2005, when he was defeated by Michael Bloomberg. Ferrer served on the New York City Council in the 1980s and has served as chairman and vice chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.[1]
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Fernando Ferrer | |
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Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority | |
Acting | |
In office November 9, 2018 – March 31, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Joe Lhota |
Succeeded by | Pat Foye |
In office February 1, 2017 – June 20, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Prendergast |
Succeeded by | Joe Lhota |
In office January 1, 2013 – June 19, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Joe Lhota |
Succeeded by | Thomas Prendergast |
11th Borough President of The Bronx | |
In office April 15, 1987 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Simon |
Succeeded by | Adolfo Carrión |
Personal details | |
Born | Fernando James Ferrer (1950-04-30) April 30, 1950 (age 73) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | New York University (BA) Baruch College (MPA) |
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