Harry Tutunjian | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Troy, New York[1] | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Pattison[1] |
| Succeeded by | Lou Rosamilia |
| City Council, At-Large | |
| In office 2002[2]–2004 | |
| City Council, District 3 | |
| In office 2000[3]–2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Art Judge |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican[3] |
| Spouse | Francesca Loporto[4] |
| Residence(s) | Troy, New York |
Harry J. Tutunjian was the Republican mayor of Troy, New York. He was elected in 2003[1] and re-elected in 2007.[5] His term ended in 2012, when he could not seek reelection due to term limits.[6] After being appointed for a position in the Rensselaer County Legislature, he lost an election for a full four-year term in 2012.[7]
He holds a degree from Hudson Valley Community College.[citation needed]
Political career
Tutunjian was elected to represent Troy's 3rd city council district in 1999, winning by just 24 votes.[3] In 2001, he ran at-large, and was elected with the most votes, making him council president.[2]
On November 5, 2003, Tutunjian was elected mayor of Troy, defeating Frank LaPosta, the endorsed Democratic candidate.[8]
Tutunjian endorsed Carmella Mantello (R, C) in the 2011 general election for Troy mayor.[9] Mantello was defeated by Lou Rosamilia (D) on November 8, 2011.[10]
References
- ^ a b c O'Brien, Tim (2003-11-06). "'Grateful' Tutunjian Focuses on Transition". Times Union (Albany). pp. B8. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ a b O'Brien, Tim (2001-11-17). "Tutunjian to Lead Troy's City Council". Times Union (Albany). pp. B5. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ a b c LeBrun, Fred (1999-11-08). "Lesson in Surviving a Necktie Party". Times Union (Albany). pp. B1. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ O'Brien, Tim (2001-11-13). "Absentee Ballots Will Decide Council Leader". Times Union (Albany). pp. B5. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ "Election Results". Times Union (Albany). 2007-11-08. pp. D4. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ LeBrun, Fred (2002-11-10). "This Time, Troy Mayor Falls to Siege". Times Union (Albany). pp. B1. Retrieved 2008-12-27.[dead link]
- ^ http://troyrecord.com/articles/2012/11/06/news/doc5099efcb54bd6279961189.txt[dead link]
- ^ "Harry carries Troy for mayor". Troy Record. November 5, 2009.
- ^ "Mantello receives mayor's backing". Times Union. October 13, 2011.
- ^ "Rosamilia wins Troy mayoral race". Times Union. November 9, 2011.
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