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.[2] He was the first directly-elected mayor in the history of the city.[3] Frank was an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2009.[4]

Frank was a father and grandfather. He died at his home in Newport News on October 27, 2022, at the age of 79.[5]

References

  1. ^ JANE SUSAN GLASSER FRANK
  2. ^ Hirschauer, Sabine (July 22, 2009). "NN mayor won't seek re-election". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "Former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank passes away". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. October 27, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "Distinguished Eagle Scout Award". National Eagle Scout Association. Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "'A pillar of our community': Former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank dies at 79". Daily Press. October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.

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Preceded by Mayor of Newport News
1996-2010 		Succeeded by


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