Harry Tutunjian Explained

Harry Tutunjian
Residence:Troy, New York
Office:Mayor of Troy, New York
Term Start:2004
Term End:2012
Predecessor:Mark Pattison
Successor:Lou Rosamilia
Office2:City Council, At-Large
Term Start2:2002
Term End2:2004
Office3:City Council, District 3
Term Start3:2000
Term End3:2002
Successor3:Art Judge
Party:Republican
Spouse:Francesca Loporto[1]

Harry J. Tutunjian was the Republican mayor of Troy, New York. He was elected in 2003[2] and re-elected in 2007.[3] His term ended in 2012, when he could not seek reelection due to term limits.[4] After being appointed for a position in the Rensselaer County Legislature, he lost an election for a full four-year term in 2012.[5]

He holds a degree from Hudson Valley Community College.

Political career

Tutunjian was elected to represent Troy's 3rd city council district in 1999, winning by just 24 votes.[6] In 2001, he ran at-large, and was elected with the most votes, making him council president.[7]

On November 5, 2003, Tutunjian was elected mayor of Troy, defeating Frank LaPosta, the endorsed Democratic candidate.[8]

Tutunjian endorsed Carmella Mantello (R, C) in the 2011 general election for Troy mayor.[9] Mantello was defeated by Lou Rosamilia (D) on November 8, 2011.[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: O'Brien . Tim . Absentee Ballots Will Decide Council Leader . . B5 . 2001-11-13 . 2008-12-27.
  2. News: O'Brien . Tim . 'Grateful' Tutunjian Focuses on Transition . . 2003-11-06 . 2008-12-27 . B8.
  3. News: Election Results . . 2007-11-08 . 2008-12-27 . D4.
  4. News: LeBrun . Fred . This Time, Troy Mayor Falls to Siege . . 2002-11-10 . 2008-12-27 . B1.
  5. http://troyrecord.com/articles/2012/11/06/news/doc5099efcb54bd6279961189.txt
  6. News: LeBrun . Fred . Lesson in Surviving a Necktie Party . . 1999-11-08 . 2008-12-27 . B1.
  7. News: O'Brien . Tim . Tutunjian to Lead Troy's City Council . . 2001-11-17 . 2008-12-27 . B5.
  8. News: November 5, 2009 . Harry carries Troy for mayor . Troy Record.
  9. News: October 13, 2011 . Mantello receives mayor’s backing . Times Union.
  10. News: November 9, 2011 . Rosamilia wins Troy mayoral race . Times Union.