Samuel Teresi (born 1960) is an American politician. He was the 24th Mayor of the City of Jamestown, New York, serving from 2000 to 2020.[1][2] Running for the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Republican mayor Richard Kimball Jr. to become mayor of Jamestown in 2000.[3] Teresi earned a BA in Political Science, from State University of New York, Buffalo in 1982 and an MA in Public Affairs/Administration from State University of New York, Albany in 1984.[4]

Samuel Teresi
24th Mayor of Jamestown, New York
In office
January 1, 2000 – January 1, 2020
Preceded byRichard Kimball
Succeeded byEddie Sundquist
Personal details
Born1960
Jamestown, New York
Political partyDemocratic

On February 4, 2019, he announced that he would not seek re-election.[5] He was succeeded by Eddie Sundquist.

References edit

  1. ^ Dougherty, Conor (February 14, 2011). "Cities Act to Gain Budgetary Clout". MarketWatch. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
  2. ^ Meyer, Brian; Tom Precious (January 13, 2011). "Cuomo calls on residents to insist on changes". Buffalo News. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
  3. ^ "Teresi Elected Jamestown Mayor". Buffalo News. November 3, 1999. Retrieved November 6, 2015.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Samuel Teresi". Vote Smart. votesmart.org. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "(7:49 PM) Teresi Will Not Seek Re-Election as Mayor".