John Tecklenburg
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John J. Tecklenburg (born September 1955)[2] is an American businessman and politician.[3][4] He served two terms as mayor of Charleston, South Carolina,[5] sworn in on January 11, 2016.[6] Tecklenburg was defeated in 2023 by former state legislator William S. Cogswell Jr.[7] He became the first mayor of Charleston to lose a reelection campaign since 1959.
Quick Facts 61st Mayor of Charleston, Preceded by ...
John Tecklenburg | |
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61st Mayor of Charleston | |
In office January 11, 2016 ā January 8, 2024[1] | |
Preceded by | Joseph P. Riley Jr. |
Succeeded by | William S. Cogswell Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1955 (age 68) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sandy Tecklenburg |
Children | 5 |
Education | Georgetown University (BS) Berklee College of Music |
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