Frank Cooke
Representative · State house · Delaware · District 16
Democratic
Biography
Born and raised in Dunlieth, Rep. Cooke is a retired New Castle County Police Officer and former Executive Assistant to New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon. He served as Vice President of FOP Lodge No. 5 and a member of the Delaware state FOP Executive Board. He is currently a member of the Delaware Commission of Forensic Science. Rep. Cooke chaired the Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force of the 151st General Assembly. Rep. Cooke represents the communities of South Wilmington, Dunlieth, and Southbridge and is focused on environmental justice, fair housing, and underserved communities. Rep. Cooke currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus (DLBC).
On the record
- Education
- DeLaWarr High School; Cheyney State University
- Profession
- Retired New Castle County Police Officer; Former Executive Assistant to New Castle County Executive; Investigator, Delaware Office of Defense Services
- Born
- 1958-07-21
- Birthplace
- Dunlieth, DE
- Family
- One son, one grandson.
Contact
- Capitol office
- P.O. Box 1401 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 · 302-744-4351
- Phone
- 302-744-4351
- franklind.cooke@delaware.gov