John Franklin Street (born October 15 1943) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 97th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. He was first elected to a term beginning on January 3 2000 and was re-elected to a second term beginning in 2004. He is a Democrat and became mayor after having served 19 years in the Philadelphia City Council including seven years as its president before resigning as required under the Philadelphia City Charter in order to run for mayor.
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active years end date
1998-12-31, 2008-01-07
active years start date
1980-01-07, 1992-01-06, 2000-01-03
alma mater
Temple University Beasley School of Law, Oakwood University
birth date
1943-10-15
birth place
Norristown Pennsylvania
order in office
President of the Philadelphia City Council, Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th District, 97th Mayor of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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