Joe Frank | |
|---|---|
_crew_members_for_their_hard_work_and_help_with_the_community_of_Newport_News_(cropped).jpg) Frank in 2005 | |
| Mayor of Newport News, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1996 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Barry E. DuVal |
| Succeeded by | McKinley L. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joe Samuel Frank November 14, 1942 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 2022 (aged 79) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jane Susan (died 2021) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
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.[citation needed] Frank was an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2009.[3] In honor to this occasion, the Captain's Lounge in the Rappahannock Scout Camp at Bayport Scout Reservation was to be named in his honor.[citation needed]
Frank was a father and grandfather. He died at his home in Newport News on October 27, 2022, at the age of 79.[4]
