Michael J. Matthews | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Atlantic City | |
| In office July 1, 1982 – March 13, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lazarow |
| Succeeded by | James L. Usry |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 10, 1978 – January 10, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Steven P. Perskie |
| Succeeded by | J. Edward Kline |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1934 Upland, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 2, 2014 (aged 79) Linwood, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
Michael J. Matthews (January 7, 1934 – January 2, 2014) was an American politician who was the mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1982 to 1984.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was mayor for 21 months before he was recalled and sent to prison for extortion committed during his time in office.
- ^ Manual of Legislature of New Jersey, 1983.