Joseph E. Dillon

"Joseph Dillon" redirects here. For the American soccer player, see Joey Dillon.

Joseph E. Dillon
45th Mayor of Saint Paul
In office
1954–1960
Preceded byJohn E. Daubney
Succeeded byGeorge J. Vavoulis
ConstituencySaint Paul, Minnesota
Personal details
Born(1921-03-18)March 18, 1921
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedApril 17, 1990(1990-04-17) (aged 69)
Potomac, Maryland, U.S.
PartyDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
ProfessionLawyer

Joseph E. Dillon (March 18, 1921 – April 17, 1990) was the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1954 to 1960. During his tenure, in 1955, Saint Paul and Nagasaki became the first sister city pairing of an Asian city and an American city. A friend of Hubert Humphrey, Dillon campaigned for Humphrey during his 1960 presidential campaign.

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