Domenick Mucci Jr. (born 1956) served as Mayor of Steubenville, Ohio, winning six four-year terms of office from 1993 to 2017.[1] He is also the executive director for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Domenick Mucci Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Steubenville, Ohio | |
| In office November 8, 1993 – January 1, 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Barilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Steubenville, Ohio, United States |
| Alma mater | Steubenville Catholic Central High School |
A Steubenville native, Mucci's parents were both born and raised in Steubenville, and his father was a second generation immigrant from Italy.[3] In the 2013 election, Mucci won 50.41% of the vote against challenger Lou Arrico, a Republican, who had previously run against Mucci in 2009 and lost by a thousand votes.[4] Turnout in 2013 was 30.74%.[5] Mucci was the acting city manager of Steubenville in 2013.[6] Though the mayor is responsible for appointing people to several boards and commissions, mayor is largely a ceremonial position, with such roles as presiding over Council meetings and representing the city at regional and state meetings.[7] In 2012 for example, Mayor Mucci attended 302 meetings in the community, presided over 48 council meetings, and performed 34 weddings.[8] In rare instances, the Mayor breaks a tie in city council voting.[9]
Mucci has had three alcohol-related driving offenses.[10] On July 31, 2011, Mucci hit two parked vehicles in Steubenville at 2:22am. After originally entering a not guilty plea on August 1, 2013, Mucci pleaded guilty to drunk driving on August 23, and was sentenced to three days in jail, one year of probation, a $524 fine, and six months of limited driving privileges.[11] Mucci spent October 14–16 in the Harrison County, Ohio, jail.[12]
Mucci announced in January 2017 that he would not seek re-election.[13] He was succeeded by Jerry Barilla.
References edit
- ^ "Mucci Wins Sixth Term as Mayor". Steubenville Herald-Star. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Jefferson County Chamber-Cmmrc". Ohio Biz. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ Steubenville Facts (2013-03-01). Steubenville Mayor Mucci Interview. YouTube. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Arrico For Mayor". Fund Anything. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Election Summary Report". Jefferson County Board of Elections. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Manager Search Continues". Steubenville Herald-Star. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ^ "Steubenville Mayor". City of Steubenville. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ Herald-Star Online (2012-10-24). Steubenville State of the City address. YouTube. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Mucci Breaks Tie for Project". Steubenville Herald-Star. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ^ "Steubenville's Mayor Accused Of Driving Drunk, Hitting Parked Vehicle". WTOV 9. August 1, 2011. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ "Steubenville Mayor Pleads Guilty to DUI". The Intelligencer. 2011-08-24. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Steubenville's Mayor Serves Time for DUI". WTRF. 2011-11-22. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ Steubenville Mayor Mucci won’t seek re-election