Top Story Frankfort mayor remembers Raymond Rossi as caring, determined leader of village Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jul 16, 2024 Jul 16, 2024 0 Raymond Rossi, Frankfort mayor from 1993-2005, is remembered for his contributions to the village. Provided Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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McDonald1890-1898 – Emil Haass1898-1906 – Not available 1906-1907 – G.B. Hamlin1907-1926 – Max Haass1929-1930 – George Letts1931-1934 – George Haass1935-1965 – George Sangmeister1965-1989 – Glenn Warning1989-1993 – Kenneth Biel1993-2005 – Raymond Rossi2005-2021 – Jim Holland2021-present – Keith OgleSource Village of Frankfort 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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