Mayors of Camden, New Jersey facts for kids

The Mayor of Camden, New Jersey is an important leader for the city. This special job has been around since 1828, helping guide Camden for a very long time.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is like the chief executive officer of a city. They are chosen by the people who live there. The mayor works to make the city a better place. They help manage city services like parks, roads, and public safety. Mayors also work with city council members. Their goal is to improve life for everyone in the community.

Leaders of Camden: A List of Mayors

Many different people have served as mayor of Camden. Each one has helped shape the city's history. Here is a list of the mayors and when they served:

• Victor Carstarphen (2021–present)
• Curtis Jenkins (interim) (2021)
• Frank Moran (2018–2021)
• Dana Redd (2010–2018)
• Gwendolyn Faison (2000–2010)
• Milton Milan (1997–2000)
• Arnold Webster (1993–1997)
• Aaron Thompson (1990–1993)
• Melvin R. Primas, Jr. (1981–1990)
• Angelo Errichetti (1973–1981)
• Joseph M. Nardi, Jr. (1969–1973)
• Alfred R. Pierce (1959–1969)
• George Edward Brunner (1936–1959)
• Frederick von Nieda (1935–1936)
• Roy R. Stewart (1931–1935)
• Winfield S. Price (1927–1931)
• Victor King (1923–1927)
• Frank S. Van Hart, acting (1922–1923)
• Charles H. Ellis (1905–1922)
• Joseph E. Nowrey (1902–1905)
• Cooper B. Hatch (1898–1902)
• L. Wescott (1892–1898)
• Jesse W. Pratt (1886–1892)
• Claudius W. Bradshaw (1880–1886)
• James W. Ayers (1877–1880)
• John Morgan (1876–1877)
• John H. Jones (1874–1876)
• Samuel M. Gaul (1871–1874)
• Charles Cox (1867–1871)
• Paul C. Budd (1864–1867)
• Timothy Middleton (1863–1864)
• Paul C. Budd (1862–1863)
• Thomas B. Atkinson (1860–1862)
• Clayton Trueax (1858–1860)
• Benjamin A. Hammel (1857–1858)
• James W. Shroff (1856–1857)
• Samuel Scull (1855–1856)
• Lorenzo F. Fisler (1853–1855)
• Charles D. Hineline (1852–1853)
• Lorenzo F. Fisler (1851–1852)
• Charles Sexton (1849–1851)
• Benjamin A. Hammell (1848–1849)
• Thomas B. Wood (1846–1848)
• Charles Kaighn (1845–1846)
• Richard W. Howell (1845–1846)
• John F. Cowperthwaite (1844–1845)
• Lorenzo F. Fisler (1840–1844)
• Elias Kaighn (1838–1840)
• Gideon V. Stivers (1830–1838)
• Samuel Laning (1828–1830). Samuel Laning was the very first Mayor of Camden, New Jersey.