Role played in borough: Mayor of Collingdale borough from January 5, 1970 to present.
Greatest accomplishments: Establishing Collingdale Park, September 3, 1973 and saving the Collingdale High School building from demolition in 1985. It was dedicated as a community center, September 6, 1986.
History: Frank is a life long resident of Collingdale and has served the community in various capacities starting in the early 1960s. His earliest memories of the borough are the tree lined streets and the way people used to get involved with various community events. This sense of community called community spirit defines Mr. Kelly's service to the community. He often wishes that there was more of this spirit, as he recalls fondly the heydays of the 1950s and 1960s when everyone got involved in the community. Mr. Kelly admires the service rendered by both the volunteer fire companies and the police department. He remembers their dedication in serving the community in times of crisis. He still recalls with pride how the community responded during World War II in supporting the war effort and the proclamation that uniforms should be worn at all times. It is through the dedication of the fire companies and the police department that this community spirit can still be seen.
Update: Mayor Frank C. Kelly died on November 22, 2018. He served as Collingdale's mayor for 48 years and 11 months.
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