List of mayors of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania facts for kids
A mayor is the main leader of a city or town. They help make important decisions and manage how the city runs. This page lists all the people who have been the mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre is a city located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, a state in the United States.
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 |
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Wilkes-Barre Mayors
Below is a list of all the mayors who have served Wilkes-Barre. It shows when they started and ended their terms. It also lists their political party.
| # | 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 |
Places Honoring Mayors
Sometimes, buildings or centers are named after important people. This is a way to remember their contributions to the city. Wilkes-Barre has a few places named after its former mayors.
The Hart Restaurant
A restaurant in Wilkes-Barre was once named "The Hart." It was named to honor former mayor Daniel Hart. The restaurant closed in 2009.
John B. McGlynn Learning Center
The John B. McGlynn Learning Center was started in 1988. It is located in the Boulevard Townhomes. This learning center was named after John B. McGlynn. He was Wilkes-Barre's 17th mayor. He served the city from 1970 to 1972.
