Janice Stork

Janice Stork
Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
In office
January 1990  January 1998
Preceded by Arthur E. Morris
Succeeded by Charlie Smithgall
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Residence Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Profession Businessperson and politician

Janice C. Stork (born ?) is an American politician, businesswoman, and member of the Democratic Party.[1] Stork was elected as the first female Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1989, defeating Republican challenger, Mary Lou Broucht.[2][3] Stork, who had previously served on the Lancaster City Council, served as Mayor for two, consecutive four-year terms from January 1990 until January 1998.

Stork narrowly won re-election to second term in November 1993.[4] She defeated former Lancaster County Commissioner Brad S. Fischer, by only 255 votes, or 2.2%, the second closest mayoral election in the city's history.[4]

She retired from office in January 1998 and was succeeded by Republican Mayor Charlie Smithgall.

References

  1. Elwell, Gayle (1996-01-08). "Allentown Store Not First Urban Location Bon-ton Shut Down In Recent Years". Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  2. "Women Add To Victories as Mayors". Associated Press (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). 1989-11-09. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  3. Eshleman Jr., Russell E. (1998-11-03). "A Tough, Tight Race For Lancaster Mayor". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  4. 1 2 Murse, Tom (2009-11-06). "Know political trivia? You mayor or may not". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
Political offices
Preceded by
Arthur E. Morris
Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Succeeded by
Charlie Smithgall
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