Gabriel J. Campana | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Williamsport | |
| In office January 18, 2008 – January 6, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mary B. Wolf |
| Succeeded by | Derek Slaughter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Temple University, University of Sarasota, Wilkes University, Bloomsburg University |
| Profession | Mayor, Teacher |
Gabriel J. Campana is an American politician. He served as the 39th mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He assumed office in January 2008 and won re-elections in 2011 and 2015 before leaving in 2020. On October 7, 2019, he announced that he was running a write-in campaign for mayor in the November election.[1]
Political career
Campana has been the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2008. He is the only Williamsport Mayor in modern times to win 3 terms. During his tenure, crime has been cut and economic development has increased. He was responsible for transforming the downtown adding 3 hotels, Kohls 's Department Store, an Arena, and much more. [2][3] Campana won re-election in 2011 by a 74% to 26% margin.
Campana is a supporter of fracking and the natural gas industry.[4] He purchased a natural gas-powered car, but ended up getting rid of it since it wasn't economical.[5]
He was a school teacher and 12 year member of the City Council before being elected mayor.[6]
Personal life
Mayor Gabriel Campana is one of 11 siblings born and raised in Williamsport. His father, the late Dr. Louis F. Campana, was a local physician and his late mother Rose Campana, was a nurse.[6] He attended St. Alban's Prep School in Washington, D.C., has been a Visiting College professor, is a graduate of Temple University, and has Doctorate degree. He is an author of three books, has a podcast, and is an economic development consultant.
References
- ↑ "Campana Seeking Another Term with Write-in Campaign," Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Steady reduction in crime". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "The Best Small Cities For Jobs 2013". Forbes. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013.
- ↑ Pa. Boom City Keeps Optimism as Gas Drilling Slows
- ↑ Why the mayor of Williamsport got rid of his natural gas-powered car
- 1 2 "Mayor's Office". City of Williamsport. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
- National Registrar's Who's Who in Education (2006-New York, New York)
- Teacher Named to Fill Council Vacancy (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 5, 1996)
- ↑ "Arts, entertainment zones get positive recommendation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "Mayor: Zero tolerance policy making headway". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "New York town vying with city for hockey team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "City 7th fastest growing in nation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "Campana Wins Big". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "Williamsport moves up in safe city rankings". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "Community policing plan grows in city". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "Mayor's 'crime summit' lauded by participants". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ↑ "This is your City Hall". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.