Jim McConn
American mayor (1928-1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Joseph McConn (March 15, 1928 – March 14, 1997) was the mayor of Houston, Texas from 1978 to 1982.[1] He is the second and last Republican to hold that office as of 2024.
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Jim McConn | |
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56th Mayor of Houston | |
In office January 2, 1978 – January 2, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Fred Hofheinz |
Succeeded by | Kathryn J. Whitmire |
Personal details | |
Born | March 15, 1928 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | March 14, 1997(1997-03-14) (aged 68) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Marjorie Gougenheim (m. 1947) |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
Profession | Businessman |
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