Jack Kelly (politician)

Jack Kelly is an American politician. He is a former Republican member of the Philadelphia City Council.

For other people with this name, see John Kelly.
For the Democrat who similarly served as a Philadelphia City Council member, see Jack Kelly Jr. (rower).
Jack Kelly
Kelly in 2007
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the At-Large District
In office
July 15, 2004 – January 2, 2012
Preceded byThacher Longstreth
Succeeded byDavid Oh
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 7th District
In office
January 4, 1988 – January 6, 1992
Preceded byPatricia Hughes
Succeeded byDaniel McElhatton
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathleen
Children4

Kelly originally represented the seventh district on the council. In 1987, he defeated Democratic incumbent Patricia Harris for the seat,[1] but he was defeated in his bid for reelection four years later by Daniel McElhatton.

Following the death of longtime Republican councilman Thacher Longstreth, Kelly was elected to his at-large seat and served from 2004 to 2012.[2]

References
  1. "All 17 Seats Open". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 27, 1987. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  2. "Jack Kelly – Councilman-At-Large". City of Philadelphia official website. City Council, City of Philadelphia. 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2010-02-15.


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