John Cook (Texas politician)

John Cook
49th Mayor of El Paso
In office
June 13, 2005 – June 24, 2013
Preceded byJoe Wardy
Succeeded byOscar Leeser
Personal details
Born (1946-02-27) February 27, 1946 (age 78)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Texas at El Paso (BA)
OccupationTeacher
ProfessionBusinessman
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John F. Cook (born February 27, 1946) is an American businessman, veteran, civic leader, and member of the Paso Del Norte Group. Cook was Mayor of El Paso, Texas for two terms from 2005 to 2013.[1] Due to the City Charter's term limits clause Cook was not eligible for a third term in 2013.[2]

  1. ^ Borunda, Daniel (April 3, 2017). "Ex-mayor John Cook to run for county judge". El Paso Times.
  2. ^ "www.elpasotexas.gov - City of El Paso". Archived from the original on March 30, 2009. Retrieved May 10, 2009.