Rita Ellis (politician)

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]

For Rita Ellis the murder victim, see Murder of Rita Ellis.

In 2009, Ellis was given the key to the city of Delray Beach.[6]

See also

References
  1. Sun-Sentinel, South Florida. "Promote Ellis, Choose Eliopoulos". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  2. Herrera, Maria. "Delray Beach mayor won't seek re-election". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  3. "Palm Beach County, FL Supervisor of Elections". www.pbcelections.org. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  4. Leming, Mary Kate. "Mayor not seeking re-election: Delray Beach". thecoastalstar.com. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  5. Fernandez, Mireidy. "Uncontested Races Lead to Wins in Delray". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  6. Herrera, Maria. "Former mayor gets key to Delray Beach". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
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