George McKelvey (mayor) explained

George McKelvey
Office:Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio
Term Start:1998
Term End:2006
Predecessor:Patrick Ungaro
Successor:Jay Williams
Birth Name:George M. McKelvey
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Profession:Politician, educator

George M. McKelvey is an American politician. A Democrat, he served two terms as Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, from 1998 to 2005. Prior to serving as mayor, he served two terms as the Treasurer of Mahoning County. He has also been a teacher, school administrator and city council member in Youngstown.[1]

In 2004, he broke ranks with his Democratic party to endorse Republican President George W. Bush for a second term.[2]

In March 2008, McKelvey was named a U.S. Observer with the International Fund for Ireland.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2008/pr080324.html George M. McKelvey Named as U.S. Observer with the International Fund for Ireland
  2. Korte, Gregory. Dem mayor backs Bush, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 August 2004.