Harry Tutunjian
Mayor of Troy, New York[1]
In office
2004–2012
Preceded byMark Pattison[1]
Succeeded byLou Rosamilia
City Council, At-Large
In office
2002[2]–2004
City Council, District 3
In office
2000[3]–2002
Succeeded byArt Judge
Personal details
Political partyRepublican[3]
SpouseFrancesca Loporto[4]
Residence(s)Troy, New York

Harry J. Tutunjian was the Republican mayor of Troy, New York. He was elected in 2003[1] and re-elected in 2007.[5] His term ended in 2012, when he could not seek reelection due to term limits.[6] After being appointed for a position in the Rensselaer County Legislature, he lost an election for a full four-year term in 2012.[7]

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.[3] In 2001, he ran at-large, and was elected with the most votes, making him council president.[2]

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]

References

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