Don Plusquellic

Don Plusquellic
59th Mayor of Akron, Ohio
In office
January 1, 1987 – May 31, 2015
Preceded byThomas C. Sawyer
Succeeded byGarry Moneypenny (interim)
62nd President of the United States Conference of Mayors
In office
2004–2005
Preceded byJames Garner
Succeeded byBeverly O'Neill
Personal details
Born
Donald Lee Plusquellic

(1949-07-03) July 3, 1949 (age 75)
Akron, Ohio[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBowling Green University
ProfessionManagement

Donald L. Plusquellic (born July 3, 1949) is the former mayor of Akron, Ohio. First elected in 1987, he became the 59th Mayor of Akron after previously serving 13 years on Akron City Council. Plusquellic has served his seventh term, making him the longest-serving mayor of the city. Plusquellic announced his resignation effective May 31, 2015,[2] citing unfriendly coverage from the Akron Beacon Journal as his primary motivation.[3]

  1. ^ Who's Who in the Midwest, 1996-1997. Wilmette, Ill.: Marquis Who's Who. 1996. p. 504. ISBN 9780837907260.
  2. ^ Harper, John (May 8, 2015). "Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic to step down May 31". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Johnston, Laura (May 8, 2015). "Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic alludes to Beacon Journal coverage in resignation letter". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved May 8, 2015.