Jim Connors (politician)
| Jim Connors | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of Scranton | |
|
In office 1990 – January 18, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | David J. Wenzel |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Doherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1946 |
| Political party |
Republican (1990-2000) Democrat (2000-2002) |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Blum Connors |
| Residence | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
James Patrick "Jim" Connors (born October 1946)[1] is an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for twelve years from 1990 until 2002.[2]
Connors worked as Scranton's Director of Community Development for four years prior becoming mayor in 1990.[2]
Connors switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican prior to running for Mayor of Scranton in 1989.[3] He won the 1989 mayoral election, defeating Democrat Jerry Notarianni to win the first of three consecutive terms.[3] Connors received approximately 15,000 votes, while Notarianni placed second with 13,500 votes.[3]
Connors supported Ed Rendell's successful gubernatorial candidacy in 2002.[2] In 2003, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell appointed Connors as the deputy director of his Northeast Pennsylvania office.[2] Connors retired from the position at the end of 2009 to focus on his family and volunteer work.[2]
References
- ↑ http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/former-scranton-mayor-connors-to-retire-from-rendell-administration-1.321996
- 1 2 3 4 5 Krawczeniuk, Boris (2009-10-10). "Former Scranton Mayor Connors to retire from Rendell administration". Scranton Times. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
- 1 2 3 Obrzut, Tom (1993-02-10). "Scranton Mayor Making Bid For Second Term: Jim Connors Will Be Challenged by Policeman Rovert Sheridan in the May GOP Primary". The Times Leader. Retrieved 2012-07-20.