Fernando Ferrer
Fernando Ferrer served as Borough President of the Bronx in New York City from 1987 to 2001. During this time, the borough saw a significant drop in crime, particularly in the South Bronx neighborhood, and a steady rise in business and real estate investment.
In 2001, Ferrer ran for the Democratic nomination for mayor. He won the first primary, but ultimately lost a runoff election to Mark Green. Ferrer, who is of Puerto Rican descent, received a high level of support from Hispanic voters.
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