Don Guardian
| Don Guardian | |
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| Mayor of Atlantic City | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2014[1] | |
| Preceded by | Lorenzo Langford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 61–62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Domestic partner | Louis Fatato[2] |
| Residence | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Boy Scout Leader, Mayor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1][2] |
Donald A. Guardian (born 1953) is the current mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey. He defeated incumbent Democratic mayor Lorenzo Langford in the 2013 mayoral election to become the city's first openly gay mayor and first Republican mayor since 1990.[2][3] He is a former executive with the Boy Scouts of America and headed Atlantic City's Special Improvement District for two decades prior to his election as mayor. On January 19, 2013, Guardian announced he was challenging Mayor Lorenzo Langford. He won the Republican primary unopposed. On November 5, Guardian beat Mayor Langford by a margin of 50% to 47%.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Don Guardian taking over as Atlantic City mayor", "WPVI-TV 6ABC Action News", January 1, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Don Guardian sworn in as Atlantic City's new mayor", "Press of Atlantic City", January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Can A.C.'s first GOP mayor in decades help save city?". Philly.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Vote count appears to seal win for AC mayoral challenger Guardian", "Philadelphia Inquirer", December 1, 2013.
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| Preceded by Lorenzo Langford |
Mayor of Atlantic City 2014– |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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