James Tayoun
American politician
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James Joseph Tayoun (March 27, 1930 – November 1, 2017)[2][3] was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council and of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[4]
James J. Tayoun | |
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| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 1st District | |
| In office January 4, 1988 – May 17, 1991 [1] | |
| Preceded by | Leland Beloff |
| Succeeded by | Joe Vignola |
| In office January 5, 1976 – January 27, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Isadore Bellis |
| Succeeded by | Leland Beloff |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 183rd district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | Adriano Mastrangelo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1930 |
| Died | November 1, 2017 (aged 87) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Temple University |
He served non-consecutive terms representing District 1 on Philadelphia City Council. He resigned from his first term in 1984 to run for a seat in the First Congressional District of Pennsylvania, challenging incumbent Thomas Foglietta.[5]
He resigned from his second term after pleading guilty to racketeering, mail fraud, tax evasion and obstruction of justice charges.[1] He spent 40 months in prison.[6] He is the 7th council member to be indicted since 1972.[7]
He was also editor, publisher, and photographer for the Public Record, a weekly newspaper.[8]