Thomas J. Monaghan (politician)
Thomas J. Monaghan | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1958–1962 | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| In office 1970–1974 | |
| Pennsylvania Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office 1961–1963 | |
| Governor | David L. Lawrence |
| Preceded by | William R. Davlin |
| Succeeded by | John K. Tabor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Joseph Monaghan July 26, 1914 |
| Died | August 2, 1992 (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sylvia Krick (m. 1944-his death) |
| Children | 3 |
Thomas Joseph Monaghan (July 26, 1914 – August 2, 1992) was an American politician. Despite losing the 1953 mayoral election, Monaghan won in 1957 and went on to serve three terms as Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania: his first term ran from 1958 to 1962, his second term ran from 1966 to 1969 and he won reelection for a third term that ran from 1970 to 1974. In 1961 and 1973, Monaghan ran for reelection but was defeated. Between 1961 and 1963 he served as Pennsylvania's Secretary of Commerce under Governor David L. Lawrence. Monaghan was indicted on one extortion and two tax evasion charges in 1975, but was convicted of only one charge of tax evasion.