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Eddie Moran

MayorDemocrat

PA-Reading Mayor

Puerto Rican

About

Eddie Moran is the 84th Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania, serving since January 2020. Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, he is the first Latino mayor in Reading's history and the first Latino to lead a Pennsylvania municipality with more than 85,000 residents. A federally licensed insurance agent, he entered public service through advocacy for his son with autism in the Reading School District. He was re-elected in 2023.

Family & Heritage

Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. His mother, a widow, relocated the family to Brooklyn, New York, in the late 1970s. Moved to Reading around 2008 seeking a better quality of life. Married to Ruth Moran with twin boys Daniel and Tyler.

Political Career

Before Politics

Federally licensed insurance agent; special assistant to a New York State assemblyman; Reading School Board member and vice president; Reading Recreation Commission member; Special Olympics head coach for Reading American Little League Challenge Team

Key Issues & Priorities

*Public safety
*education and workforce development
*community and economic development
*responsible leadership
*transparency and accountability