11 Facts About Dana Redd

Dana L Redd was born on March 7,1968 and is an American Democratic politician who was the Mayor of Camden, from 2010 to 2018.

Dana Redd graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in 1986 and began full-time employment while attending college at night.

Dana Redd went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Administration from Lincoln University.

Dana Redd served on the Senate's Community and Urban Affairs Committee, the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Dana Redd served on the Joint Committee on Public Schools.

Dana Redd has served on the New Jersey Democratic State Committee as its vice chair since 2006 and on the Democratic National Committee from 2006, and was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Dana Redd has served on the New Jersey Redistricting Commission since 2001.

Dana Redd has served on the Camden City Council as Vice Chair since 2001 and on its Housing Authority, as Chair, from 2004 to 2006.

Dana Redd simultaneously held a seat in the New Jersey Senate and on the City Council.

Dana Redd won the general election on November 3,2009, and was re-elected in 2013 for another four-year term.

In June 2024, Dana Redd was indicted by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin along with George Norcross and others on racketeering charges.