Harry Tutunjian | |
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Mayor of Troy, New York [1] | |
In office 2004–2012 | |
Preceded by | Mark Pattison [1] |
Succeeded by | Lou Rosamilia |
City Council, At-Large | |
In office 2002 [2]–2004 | |
City Council, District 3 | |
In office 2000 [3]–2002 | |
Succeeded by | Art Judge |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican [3] |
Spouse | Francesca 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.[ citation needed]
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]