William Mahoney (mayor)
American mayor in Minnesota
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William Mahoney (January 13, 1869 – August 17, 1952) was a U.S. politician from the state of Minnesota.
William Mahoney | |
|---|---|
Mahoney c. 1910 | |
| 38th Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| In office 1932–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Gerhard J. Bundlie |
| Succeeded by | Mark H. Gehan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1869 |
| Died | August 17, 1952 (aged 83) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Anthony, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Farmer–Labor Socialist Party of America |
Mahoney was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was an American of Irish descent. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias.[1]
He was founder and editor of Minnesota Union Advocate from 1920 until 1932. Mahoney became friends with Laurence Hodgson despite their political disagreements.[2] In 1922, the Farmer-Labor Party (FLP) considered a fusion ticket with the Minnesota Democratic Party. However, this was opposed by Mahoney, who was then the party's Committee Chairman.[3]
Mahoney served as mayor of St. Paul from 1932 to 1934.[1] He lost re-election to Mark H. Gehan.
Mahoney was a vocal member of the moderate wing of the FLP, and a notable supporter of governor Hjalmar Petersen. During Petersen's 1940 campaign, Mahoney became Petersen's unofficial campaign spokesman, even debating primary opponent Charles Egley, calling Egley's campaign 'communist-inspired'.[4]
He is interred at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Anthony, Minnesota.[1]
