Don Plusquellic | |
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| 59th Mayor of Akron, Ohio | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – May 31, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Garry Moneypenny (interim) |
| 62nd President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 2004–2005 | |
| Preceded by | James Garner |
| Succeeded by | Beverly O'Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Lee Plusquellic July 3, 1949 Akron, Ohio[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green University |
| Profession | Management |
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]
- ^ Who's Who in the Midwest, 1996-1997. Wilmette, Ill.: Marquis Who's Who. 1996. p. 504. ISBN 9780837907260.
- ^ Harper, John (May 8, 2015). "Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic to step down May 31". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ Johnston, Laura (May 8, 2015). "Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic alludes to Beacon Journal coverage in resignation letter". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved May 8, 2015.