Jim Marpe
Jim Marpe is an American businessman and politician, who served two terms as First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut from 2013 to 2021.[1][2] A Republican, Marpe previously served on the Westport Public Schools Board of Education, included as acting chaiman, and as an executive at Accenture.[3][4][5][6]
James S. Marpe | |
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First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut | |
In office November 18, 2013 – November 15, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Gordon Joseloff |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Tooker |
Personal details | |
Born | Ohio, United States |
Political party | Connecticut Republican Party |
Education | Case Western Reserve University (BS) University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
Marpe oversaw an expansion of senior citizen services, restoration of parks and recreation facilities, and Westport's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8][9]
References
- Lewin, Claire. "Town officials inaugurated at Town Hall". Inklings News. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- Bishop, Serenity (2021-11-23). "Outgoing Westport first selectman reflects on tenure in office". CT Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- Koerting, Katrina (2021-04-08). "'It has been an honor': Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe won't seek reelection". CT Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- Bishop, Serenity (2021-11-23). "Outgoing Westport first selectman reflects on tenure in office". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- "Focus On: Westport First Selectman, Jim Marpe". Virtual History Westport. 2020-04-30. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- "Marpe leaving school board to run for first selectman". CT Insider. 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- "Party zero: How a soirée in Connecticut became a coronavirus 'super spreader'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- "20 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Westport: First Selectman". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- Schwing, John (2021-11-18). "Marpe Reflects on Legacy as First Selectman: Proud of Record, Confident in Future". Westport Journal. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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