Dana Redd
Dana Redd | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Camden | |
| In office January 5, 2010 – January 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gwendolyn Faison |
| Succeeded by | Frank Moran |
| Member of theNew Jersey Senate from the5thdistrict | |
| In office January 8, 2008 – January 5, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne R. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | Donald Norcross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1968 Camden, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Rutgers University, Camden(BS) Rutgers University, New Brunswick Lincoln University, Pennsylvania(MA) |
| Alma mater | Bishop Eustace Preparatory School |
Dana L. Redd(born March 7, 1968) is an AmericanDemocraticpolitician who was theMayor of Camden,from 2010 to 2018. Redd was in theNew JerseySenatefrom January 8, 2008, to January 5, 2010, representing the5th Legislative District.
Education
[edit]Redd graduated fromBishop Eustace Preparatory Schoolin 1986 and began full-time employment while attending college at night.[1]She received aB.S.degree in Business fromRutgers University-Camdenand attended theEdward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy(Principles of Redevelopment).[2]She went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Administration (MHSA) fromLincoln University (Pennsylvania).
Elected office
[edit]Redd served on the Senate's Community and Urban Affairs Committee (as vice-chair), the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. She also served on the Joint Committee on Public Schools.[2]
Redd has served on theNew Jersey Democratic State Committeeas its vice chair since 2006 and on theDemocratic National Committeefrom 2006, and was a delegate to the2004 Democratic National Convention.She has served on theNew Jersey Redistricting Commissionsince 2001. Redd has served on theCamdenCity Council as Vice Chair since 2001 and on its Housing Authority, as Chair, from 2004 to 2006.[2]
She simultaneously held a seat in the New Jersey Senate and on the City Council. This dual position, often calleddouble dipping,is allowed under a grandfather clause in the state law enacted by theNew Jersey Legislatureand signed into law byGovernor of New JerseyJon Corzinein September 2007 that prevents dual-office-holding but allows those who had held both positions as of February 1, 2008, to retain both posts.[3]She was elected mayor ofCamdenin 2009.[4]
She won the Democratic primary in June 2009 with 86% of the vote, and was the general favorite in the November election.[5]She won the general election on November 3, 2009, and was re-elected in 2013 for another four-year term.
Post-mayoralty
[edit]After leaving the mayor's office, Redd was CEO of the Rowan University Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors before stepping down in 2022 to become CEO of the Camden Community Partnership.[6]
In June 2024, Redd was indicted byNew Jersey Attorney GeneralMatthew Platkinalong withGeorge Norcrossand others on racketeering charges. During her tenure as mayor of Camden, Redd is alleged to have used her office to help Norcross and the other defendants improperly obtain property rights along theCamden Waterfront.[7]
References
[edit]- ^DiUlio, Nick."The Anointed One: Camden Mayor Dana Redd; Can Camden Mayor Dana Redd break her city’s sad cycle of poverty, drugs, and violence?",New Jersey Monthly,June 11, 2012. Accessed July 1, 2019. "After graduating from Bishop Eustace High School in 1986, Redd studied business management and accounting at Rutgers-Camden, attending night classes while working full time and taking care of her younger brother."
- ^abcSenator Redd's legislative web page,New Jersey Legislature.Accessed February 25, 2008.ArchivedJanuary 13, 2008, at theWayback Machine
- ^viaAssociated Press."N.J. Lawmakers keep double dipping",WPVI-TV,March 4, 2008; accessed June 4, 2009.
- ^"Redd running for Camden mayor".Politicker NJ. 2009-02-02.Retrieved2012-08-30.
- ^"Redd says no to LG bid".Politicker NJ. 2009-07-07.Retrieved2012-08-30.
- ^Friedman, Matt (2022-10-11)."Redd leaves pension-boosting job with South Jersey university board to lead Camden nonprofit".Politico.Retrieved2024-06-19.
- ^MacAulay, Jessica; Snyder, Dan; Kenworthy, Will; Goldner, Brandon; Sylves, Nate (2024-06-17)."South Jersey power broker George Norcross, ex-Camden mayor, 4 others charged with racketeering - CBS Philadelphia".cbsnews.Retrieved2024-06-19.
External links
[edit]- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms
- 2007Archived2008-09-10 at theWayback Machine
- 2008Archived2016-09-28 at theWayback Machine
- 1968 births
- Living people
- African-American mayors in New Jersey
- African-American state legislators in New Jersey
- 21st-century African-American women politicians
- Bishop Eustace Preparatory School alumni
- Mayors of Camden, New Jersey
- New Jersey city council members
- Democratic Party New Jersey state senators
- Rutgers University–Camden alumni
- Women mayors of places in New Jersey
- Women state legislators in New Jersey
- 21st-century American legislators
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