Harry Tutunjian | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Troy, New York [1] | |
| In office 2004–2011 | |
| 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]