Frank Reaves Jr.
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Frank Reaves Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Culpeper, Virginia | |
| Assumed office January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Michael T. Olinger |
| Member of the Culpeper Town Council | |
| In office 2010–2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1951 Culpeper, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Germanna Community College |
Frank Reaves Jr. (born July 12, 1951)[1] is an American politician who has served as the mayor of the Town of Culpeper, Virginia since January 2022. He is the first African-American to be elected mayor in the town’s history and previously served on the Culpeper Town Council.[1][2]
Reaves was born and raised in Culpeper. He graduated from Culpeper County High School and attended Germanna Community College. He is also a graduate of the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Prior to his political career, he worked as a certified private investigator.[2]
Local political career
Reaves was first elected to the Culpeper Town Council in 2010 and served multiple terms before being elected mayor.[2] During his time on the council he supported initiatives involving parks, public safety, and community facilities.[3] He also appeared in regional voter guides that profiled his political career and priorities.[4]