Don Plusquellic
Don Plusquellic | |
|---|---|
| 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, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green University (BS) University of Akron (JD) |
| Profession | Management |
Donald L. Plusquellic (born July 3, 1949) is an American politician who served as 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, citing unfriendly coverage from the Akron Beacon Journal as his primary motivation.