James Jajuga | |
|---|---|
 Jajuga in 1991 | |
| Mayor of Methuen, Massachusetts | |
| In office 2018–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Zanni |
| Succeeded by | Neil Perry[1] |
| Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety | |
| In office 2001–2003 | |
| Governor | Jane M. Swift |
| Preceded by | Jane Perlov |
| Succeeded by | Edward A. Flynn |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1991–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas J. Costello |
| Succeeded by | Steven A. Baddour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1946 Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent (2016-present) Democrat (?-2016) |
| Residence(s) | Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University Boston University |
| Occupation | Politician |
James Paul Jajuga (born December 12, 1946, Haverhill, Massachusetts) is an American politician who was Mayor of Methuen, Massachusetts between 2017 and 2020. He also served as Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety from 2001 to 2003. He later represented the Third Essex District in the Massachusetts Senate from 1991 to 2001.[2] On June 25, 2019, Jajuga announced he would not be running for re-election as Methuen's mayor. Neil Perry succeeded him, winning the 2019 election.[1] He's also a two-time former city councilor, US Marine and a member of the Massachusetts State Police.[3]
- ^ a b Metzger, Andy. "New Methuen mayor has tall task After bitter campaign, divisive police contract awaits". CommonWealth Magazine. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ 1999–2000 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ Edelstein, Breanna (June 26, 2019). "Jajuga will not run for re-election Will leave office after single term". The Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 4 January 2020.