About Rita Ellis
Lived 1955 – 2025 (aged 69–70). Rita Ellis was a politician.
Rita Ellis (May 5, 1950 – March 15, 2025) was the first woman elected as mayor of Delray Beach, Florida, USA. She was elected to a two-year term in 2007 but did not seek re-election in 2009 for health reasons. Ellis had served as a city commissioner in seat one for Delray Beach from 2005 to 2007; she ran for this seat unopposed.
In 2009, Ellis was given the key to the city of Delray Beach. Shortly after her death, the City Commission of Delray Beach proclaimed March 27, 2025, as a day to honor Rita Ellis.
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Who was Rita Ellis?
American politician, mayor of Delray Beach, Florida
When was Rita Ellis born?
Rita Ellis was born in 1955.
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Rita Ellis died on 15 March 2025.
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Rita Ellis was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Ellis. https://biography.guide/rita-ellis/
MLA: "Rita Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-ellis/.
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