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Fernando Ferrer served as Borough President of the Bronx in New York City from 1987 to 2001. During this time, the borough saw a significant drop in crime, particularly in the South Bronx neighborhood, and a steady rise in business and real estate investment. Through Ferrer's leadership, the Bronx was named the All American City in America.
In 2001, Ferrer ran for the Democratic nomination for mayor. He won the first primary, but ultimately lost a runoff election to Mark J. Green. Ferrer, who is of Puerto Rican descent, received a high level of support from Hispanic voters.
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