About Joe Frank
Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 79). Joe Frank was an American 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. 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.
Frank was a father and grandfather. He died at his home in Newport News on October 27, 2022, at the age of 79.
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American politician
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Joe Frank was born on 14 November 1942 in Newport News.
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Joe Frank died on 27 October 2022 in Newport News.
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Joe Frank was a politician.
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