Jim Connors
American politician (1946–2024)
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James Patrick Connors (October 1946 – June 26, 2024) was an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for twelve years from 1990 until 2002.[1]
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 |
| Died | (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic (before 1990 and after 2000) Republican (1990–2000) |
| Spouse | Susan Blum Connors |
| Alma mater | East Stroudsburg University |
Life and career
Connors was born in October 1946.[2] He worked as Scranton's Director of Community Development for four years prior to becoming mayor in 1990.[1]
Connors switched his party affiliation from Democratic 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]
In 1998, Connors ran for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.[4] However, he lost the Republican primary to Don Sherwood.[5] Connors supported Ed Rendell's successful gubernatorial candidacy in 2002.[1] In 2003, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell appointed Connors as the deputy director of his Northeastern Pennsylvania office.[1] Connors retired from the position at the end of 2009 to focus on his family and volunteer work.[1]
Connors died on June 26, 2024, at the age of 77.[6]