Tom Sawyer (Ohio politician)
Tom Sawyer | |
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Sawyer in 2001 | |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office February 20, 2007 – December 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kimberly Zurz |
| Succeeded by | Vernon Sykes |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Seiberling |
| Succeeded by | Steve LaTourette |
| 58th Mayor of Akron, Ohio | |
| In office January 9, 1984 – December 30, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Ray |
| Succeeded by | Don Plusquellic |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Wingard |
| Succeeded by | Tom Watkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Charles Sawyer August 15, 1945 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 2023 (aged 77) Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Handler |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Akron (BA, MA) |
| Profession | Educator |
Thomas Charles Sawyer (August 15, 1945 – May 20, 2023) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. During a career that spanned five decades, he represented his hometown of Akron, Ohio, across multiple levels of government. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983, the Mayor of Akron from 1984 to 1986, a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2003, and a member of the Ohio Senate from 2007 to 2016.