Edward J. Finnegan

For other people named Edward Finnegan, see Edward Finnegan (disambiguation).
Edward J. Finnegan
14th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1910–1913
Preceded by Leeman M. Brundage
Succeeded by Francis Burnell
Personal details
Born October 1865[1]
Connecticut[1]
Political party Democratic[2]
Residence Norwalk, Connecticut

Edward J. Finnegan (born ca. 1862) was a one term Democratic mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1910 to 1913. He was the last mayor of Norwalk, before the city was consolidated with South Norwalk.

Family

He was the son of Michael and Julia Finnegan, immigrants from Ireland.

Political life

He originally took the office upon the death of Mayor Leeman M. Brundage as acting mayor by a vote of the Democratic majority on the city council.[3][4] However, subsequent to that vote, a Republican candidate who lost by one vote contested the election results. A judge ruled that several illegal ballots were cast, and the recount resulted in that Republican being seated on the council. This also resulted in a city council, whose membership including the mayor, was tied with three Democrats, and three Republicans. Since the city charter stated that the mayor only votes in the case of a tie, this had the effect of creating a Republican majority.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Family Search
  2. ↑ Bridgeport Herald
  3. 1 2 Councilmen in Sharp Repartee
  4. ↑ Bridgeport Herald - Strange Situation In Norwalk Council Board
Preceded by
Leeman M. Brundage		 Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
1910–1913 		Succeeded by
Francis Burnell


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