List of mayors of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
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Incumbent
George Brown since January 6, 2020 |
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| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Ira M. Kirkendall |
| Formation | June 1871 |
| Website | https://www.wilkes-barre.city/mayors-office |
Have you ever wondered who leads a city? In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a city in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, the leader is called the mayor. The mayor is like the city's chief manager. They help make important decisions. This page lists all the people who have served as mayor of Wilkes-Barre.
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Meet the Mayors of Wilkes-Barre
A mayor is an elected official. They are the head of the city government. Mayors work to improve the city. They also represent the city to the outside world. Wilkes-Barre has had many mayors since 1871. Each one has helped shape the city.
| # | Name | Term Start | Term End | Political Party |
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| 1 | Ira M. Kirkendall | June 1871 | June 1874 | Democrat |
| 2 | Michael Kearney | June 1874 | February 1877 | Republican |
| 3 | William W. Loomis | April 1877 | April 1880 | Republican |
| 4 | Thomas Broderick | April 1880 | February 1886 | Democrat |
| 5 | Charles B. Sutton | April 1886 | April 1892 | Republican |
| 6 | Francis M. Nichols | April 1892 | April 1902 | Republican |
| 7 | Charles H. Price | April 1902 | April 1905 | Republican |
| 8 | Frederick C. Kirkendall | April,1905 | April,1908 | Democrat |
| 9 | Lewis P. Kniffen | April 1908 | December 1911 | Republican |
| 10 | John V. Kosek | December 1911 | January 1920 | Democrat |
| 11 | Daniel L. Hart | January 1920 | February 1933 | Democrat |
| 12 | Charles N. Loveland | April 1933 | January 1944 | Republican |
| 13 | Con McCole | January 1944 | January 1948 | Democrat |
| 14 | Luther M. Kniffen | January 1948 | January 1960 | Republican |
| 15 | Frank Slattery | January 1960 | January 1968 | Democrat |
| 16 | John V. Morris | January 1968 | January 1970 | Republican |
| 17 | John B. McGlynn | January 1970 | January 1972 | Democrat |
| 18 | Con "Firpo" Salwoski | January 1972 | January 1976 | Democrat |
| 19 | Walter Lisman | January 1976 | January 1980 | Democrat |
| 20 | Thomas McLaughlin | January 1980 | January 1988 | Democrat |
| 21 | Lee Namey | January 1988 | January 1996 | Democrat |
| 22 | Thomas D. McGroarty | January 1996 | January 2004 | Democrat |
| 23 | Thomas Leighton | January 2004 | January 2016 | Democrat |
| 24 | Anthony George | January 2016 | January 6, 2020 | Democrat |
| 25 | George Brown | January 6, 2020 | Present | Democrat |
Honoring Past Mayors: Buildings Named After Them
Some places in Wilkes-Barre are named after past mayors. This is a way to remember their service. It also honors their contributions to the city.
The Hart Restaurant
A restaurant was once named "The Hart." It was located in the Rolling Mill Hill area. This restaurant honored former mayor Daniel Hart.
John B. McGlynn Learning Center
The John B. McGlynn Learning Center is another example. It is a place where people can learn. This center was named after John B. McGlynn. He was the 17th mayor of Wilkes-Barre. He served from 1970 to 1972.
