John F. Street
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| John F. Street | |
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| Name | John F. Street |
| Caption | Street in 2008 |
| Order | 97th |
| Office | Mayor of Philadelphia |
| Term start | January 3, 2000 |
| Term end | January 7, 2008 |
| Predecessor | Ed Rendell |
| Successor | Michael Nutter |
| Birth date | 15 October 1943 |
| Birth place | Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Naomi Post, 1966, 2001, Tatiana G. Street, 2008 |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College (BA), Temple University (JD) |
John F. Street. He is an American politician and attorney who served as the 97th Mayor of Philadelphia from 2000 to 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as President of the Philadelphia City Council and was a key figure in the city's urban development during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His tenure was marked by major initiatives in neighborhood revitalization and a focus on reducing blight.
Early life and education
John Franklin Street was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania and grew up in a public housing project in North Philadelphia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Oberlin College in 1965. Street then attended Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1975. During this period, he worked as a community activist and served as a VISTA volunteer, which shaped his commitment to urban issues.
Philadelphia City Council
Street was first elected to the Philadelphia City Council in 1979, representing the 5th Council District. He became known as a forceful advocate for his constituents in North Philadelphia and a skilled negotiator on budgetary matters. In 1992, he was elected President of the Philadelphia City Council, a position he held until 1999, working closely with then-Mayor Ed Rendell. During his council presidency, he helped shepherd significant legislation related to tax policy and economic development.
Mayor of Philadelphia
Elected in 1999 and taking office in 2000, Street succeeded Ed Rendell as Mayor of Philadelphia. His administration launched the ambitious Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI), a massive anti-blight program aimed at demolishing dilapidated structures and spurring new housing development. He also oversaw the development of the Pennsylvania Convention Center expansion and pushed for the city's ultimately unsuccessful bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. His tenure saw both significant downtown development, including projects along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and controversy, most notably an FBI investigation into corruption within his administration that resulted in convictions for several aides, though Street himself was never charged.
Post-mayoral career
After leaving the mayor's office in 2008, Street returned to the practice of law and joined the faculty at Temple University. He served as a partner at the law firm Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti and remained active in civic affairs, including serving on the board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. He has also been involved in consulting work on urban development projects and occasionally provides political commentary for local media outlets like KYW Newsradio.
Personal life
Street was first married to Naomi Post from 1966 until their divorce in 2001; they have four children together. In 2008, he married Tatiana G. Street, a former aide, with whom he has two children. He is a longtime resident of North Philadelphia and is an active member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in the Germantown section of the city. His brother, Milton Street, also served on the Philadelphia City Council and ran for Mayor of Philadelphia.
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