George Brunjes
American politician (1889–1968)
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George R. Brunjes (April 24, 1889 – December 1, 1968) was a Democratic one term mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut, USA from 1955 to 1957 and principal of Franklin Junior High School.[1]
Preceded byIrving Freese
Succeeded byIrving Freese
BornApril 24, 1889
Brooklyn, New York
DiedDecember 1, 1968 (aged 79)
George R. Brunjes | |
|---|---|
| 27th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Irving Freese |
| Succeeded by | Irving Freese |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1889 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | December 1, 1968 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Burr |
| Children | 4 |
Political career
In 1955, Brunjes ran for mayor against the three-term incumbent mayor, Irving Freese, and the previous Republican candidate Stanley Stroffolino who was running under the Independent Taxpayers Party. Brunjes beat Stroffolino by 2,157 votes.
He lost his re-election attempt in 1957 to Freese. After his term, he served on the City Hall Building Committee. He died at a convalescent home in Norwalk in 1968.[2]
