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

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

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ O'Brien, Tim (2003-11-06). "'Grateful' Tutunjian Focuses on Transition". Times Union (Albany). pp. B8. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
  2. ^ O'Brien, Tim (2001-11-17). "Tutunjian to Lead Troy's City Council". Times Union (Albany). pp. B5. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
  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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