Brown’s Election Victory
In a historic development, Democrat Ed Brown has been elected as the new mayor of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
With his win, Brown becomes the first African-American to serve as mayor of the state’s eighth-largest municipality. He will replace the township’s former Republican Mayor, Brian Burke.
Promoting Public Safety and Inclusion
In an interview after securing victory, Mayor-Elect Brown emphasized the significance of being Upper Darby’s first Black mayor.
He vowed, “to take very seriously” the honor bestowed on him by the diverse community in electing him to the township’s highest office.
Prioritizing Security, Housing, and Business Growth
Brown campaigned on a platform focused on critical issues like public safety and economic opportunity in Upper Darby.
As mayor, he aims to foster an enhanced sense of security for residents while investing in affordable housing and the local business sector. Brown also currently serves as President of the Upper Darby School District Board.
Stepping In After Burke’s Party Switch
Brown managed to unseat Burke after the latter faced significant voter backlash for switching to the Republican Party in 2022.
Burke had initially been elected as a Democrat in 2019 before feuding with local Democratic leaders. Brown defeated a Democratic primary challenger before going head-to-head with Burke himself for the mayorship.
Implementing an Ambitious Policy Agenda for Upper Darby
With his history-making mayoral victory now secured, Ed Brown appears poised to execute an ambitious vision to elevate living standards across Upper Darby.
His bold plans for driving fiscal responsibility, municipal service upgrades, neighborhood safety and more will undoubtedly inspire great community anticipation and engagement.
