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Christopher Doherty 
29th Mayor of Scranton Incumbent Assumed office
January 18, 2002Preceded by James Patrick Connors Personal details Born March 25, 1958 Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Donna Doherty Residence Scranton, Pennsylvania Alma mater College of the Holy Cross Website http://www.chrisdoherty.com/ Christopher Doherty is the Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania.[1]
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Political career
Doherty was elected to a third term in November 2009.[2]
He was elected President of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities (PLCM) in 2006.[3] In 2008, Doherty received the PLCM Distinguished Community Service Award, the Local Government Award for Excellence, and was inducted into the Keystone Society for Tourism.[4]
Doherty was recognized by the United States Conference of Mayors in 2008 for his efforts to protect the City’s tree canopy.[5] In addition, he serves as a member of the steering committee for the Mayor’s Innovation Project, a learning network of America’s mayors dedicated to efficient government. He supports a woman's right to abortion.[6]
Personal life
Doherty is a graduate of the Scranton Preparatory School and the College of the Holy Cross. He and his wife, Donna, have six children. His great-great grandfather, Hughie Jennings is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Political future
Doherty was a candidate in the 2010 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election until February 17, 2010, when he conceded and entered the race to succeed retiring Democratic State Senator (and Minority Leader) Bob Mellow in the 22nd District. Doherty lost in the primary, however, to John Blake.
References
- ^ scrantonpa.gov
- ^ http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/doherty-claims-victory-for-third-term-as-scranton-mayor-1.353632
- ^ plcm.org
- ^ http://reuters.com/article/pressrelease/idus211064+23-Jun-2008+PRN20080623
- ^ [PDF] http://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/documents/Winnersofclimateaward.pdf
- ^ http://www.scrantontimes.com/news/scranton_mayor_doherty_discloses_abortion_beliefs
Categories:- Living people
- Mayors of Scranton, Pennsylvania
- College of the Holy Cross alumni
- 1958 births
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