Fernando Ferrer

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Fernando Ferrer
Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Acting
In office November 9, 2018 – March 31, 2019
Preceded by	Joe Lhota
Succeeded by	Pat Foye
In office February 1, 2017 – June 20, 2017
Preceded by	Thomas Prendergast
Succeeded by	Joe Lhota
In office January 1, 2013 – June 19, 2013
Preceded by	Joe Lhota
Succeeded by	Thomas Prendergast
11th Borough President of The Bronx
In office April 15, 1987 – December 31, 2001
Preceded by	Stanley Simon
Succeeded by	Adolfo Carrión
Personal details
Born	Fernando James Ferrer (1950-04-30) April 30, 1950 (age 74) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	New York University (BA) Baruch College (MPA)

Fernando James Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) is an American politician who was the borough president of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001. Ferrer was a candidate for mayor of New York City in 1997 and 2001 and was the Democratic Party nominee for mayor in 2005, when he was defeated by Michael Bloomberg. Ferrer served on the New York City Council in the 1980s and has served as chairman and vice chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.^[1]