Gilliam was born and raised in Atlantic City and attended Stockton University, where he obtained a BA in criminal justice. He continued his education at the University of San Francisco, obtaining a master's degree in social work, although this is disputed.[3] He was elected councilman-at-large for the City of Atlantic City in 2008. While a member of city council, he sponsored, and succeeded in having adopted, an ordinance that imposes a fine for helium balloons released outdoors in Atlantic City due to the hazard they pose to marine life. In response PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, recognized Atlantic City with their Compassionate City Award.[4]
On November 10, 2018, Mayor Gilliam and Atlantic City Councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy II were involved in a physical altercation outside the Golden Nugget's Haven Nightclub. Surveillance video captured the mayor exchanging punches with a man, while the councilman wrestled another person to the ground. Democrats wanted the Atlantic City mayor and councilman out of office without pay.[5] On November 28, 2018, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announced that he would not be filing charges in the incident.[6] On February 28, 2019, a municipal court dismissed assault and harassment charges filed against Gilliam by two individuals involved in the altercation.[7]
In 1997, an Atlantic City woman sought a restraining order against Gilliam when the two were dating in college. The document stated the court found “good cause to believe that (Williams’) life, health, and well-being have been and are endangered by (Gilliam's) acts of violence.”[8]
On December 29, 2010, then Councilman-at-Large Gilliam allegedly assaulted a man for walking too close to his car.[9]
On December 3, 2018, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service agents raided Gilliam's home, removing computer equipment and boxes. On October 3, 2019, Gilliam pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing $86,000 from a youth basketball team he founded, the Atlantic City Starz. He resigned as mayor that afternoon, effective immediately, and was succeeded the following day by Council President Marty Small Sr.[10]
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frank, gilliam, politician, frank, gilliam, born, 1970, american, politician, served, mayor, atlantic, city, from, 2018, 2019, defeated, republican, incumbent, guardian, 2017, election, became, atlantic, city, third, african, american, mayor, frank, gilliam40t. Frank M Gilliam Jr born May 7 1970 is an American politician who served as the mayor of Atlantic City from 2018 to 2019 He defeated Republican incumbent Don Guardian in the 2017 election and became Atlantic City s third African American mayor 1 2 Frank Gilliam40th Mayor of Atlantic CityIn office January 1 2018 October 3 2019Preceded byDon GuardianSucceeded byMarty Small Sr Personal detailsBorn 1970 05 07 May 7 1970 age 53 Atlantic City New Jersey U S Political partyDemocratic Gilliam was born and raised in Atlantic City and attended Stockton University where he obtained a BA in criminal justice He continued his education at the University of San Francisco obtaining a master s degree in social work although this is disputed 3 He was elected councilman at large for the City of Atlantic City in 2008 While a member of city council he sponsored and succeeded in having adopted an ordinance that imposes a fine for helium balloons released outdoors in Atlantic City due to the hazard they pose to marine life In response PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals recognized Atlantic City with their Compassionate City Award 4 On November 10 2018 Mayor Gilliam and Atlantic City Councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy II were involved in a physical altercation outside the Golden Nugget s Haven Nightclub Surveillance video captured the mayor exchanging punches with a man while the councilman wrestled another person to the ground Democrats wanted the Atlantic City mayor and councilman out of office without pay 5 On November 28 2018 Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H Sutherland announced that he would not be filing charges in the incident 6 On February 28 2019 a municipal court dismissed assault and harassment charges filed against Gilliam by two individuals involved in the altercation 7 In 1997 an Atlantic City woman sought a restraining order against Gilliam when the two were dating in college The document stated the court found good cause to believe that Williams life health and well being have been and are endangered by Gilliam s acts of violence 8 On December 29 2010 then Councilman at Large Gilliam allegedly assaulted a man for walking too close to his car 9 On December 3 2018 Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service agents raided Gilliam s home removing computer equipment and boxes On October 3 2019 Gilliam pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing 86 000 from a youth basketball team he founded the Atlantic City Starz He resigned as mayor that afternoon effective immediately and was succeeded the following day by Council President Marty Small Sr 10 References edit Frank Gilliam wins Atlantic City mayor s office pressofatlanticcity com 2017 11 08 Retrieved 2018 01 16 Frank Gilliam sworn in as new mayor of Atlantic City pressofatlanticcity com 2018 01 02 Retrieved 2018 01 16 A tragic upbringing fake degree and FBI raid Who is Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam PETA honors Atlantic City for balloon release ban with award chocolates The Press of Atlantic City 2017 03 01 Retrieved 2018 12 03 Democrats want Atlantic City mayor councilman out of office without pay nj com 2018 11 27 Retrieved 2018 12 03 No charges will be filed against mayor councilman accused in casino fight nj com 2018 11 28 Retrieved 2018 12 03 Mayor of Atlantic City New Jersey cleared in casino brawl madison com Archived from the original on 2019 03 06 Retrieved 2019 03 05 Former girlfriend says she sought protection from Atlantic City mayoral candidate 20 years ago pressofatlanticcity com 2017 06 02 Retrieved 2017 06 02 A C Councilman Gilliam allegedly assaults man in street confrontation pressofatlanticcity com 2010 12 30 Retrieved 2010 12 30 Atlantic City Mayor Gilliam resigns after guilty plea in federal court Small to take over pressofatlanticcity com 2019 10 03 Retrieved 2010 10 03 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frank Gilliam politician amp oldid 1221474418, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
