Rita Ellis (born c. 1951) [1] was the first woman elected as mayor of Delray Beach, Florida, USA. [2] She was elected to a two-year term in 2007 [3] but did not seek re-election in 2009 due to health reasons. [4] Ellis had served as a city commissioner in seat one for Delray Beach from 2005 to 2007; she ran for this seat unopposed. [5]
In 2009, Ellis was given the key to the city of Delray Beach. [6]
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References
- ^ Sun-Sentinel, South Florida. "Promote Ellis, Choose Eliopoulos". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Herrera, Maria. "Delray Beach mayor won't seek re-election". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ "Palm Beach County, FL Supervisor of Elections". www.pbcelections.org. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Leming, Mary Kate. "Mayor not seeking re-election: Delray Beach". thecoastalstar.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Fernandez, Mireidy. "Uncontested Races Lead to Wins in Delray". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Herrera, Maria. "Former mayor gets key to Delray Beach". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.