George Wuerch

American politician

George Poe Wuerch (born 1936) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served as mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 2000 to 2003.[1]

George Wuerch
Mayor of Anchorage
In office
July 1, 2000 – July 1, 2003
Preceded byRick Mystrom
Succeeded byMark Begich
Chair of the Anchorage Assembly
Personal details
Born1936 (age 87–88)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Brenda
Children2
ResidenceAnchorage, Alaska

In the 2003 mayoral election, he lost reelection to former city assemblyman Mark Begich.[2]

References

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  1. "Top 25 Most Powerful Alaskans: George Wuerch". Alaska Journal of Commerce. April 22, 2001. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  2. "Democrat Mark Begich to face Republican George Wuerch in runoff 04/06/00". Peninsula Clarion. April 6, 2000. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2011.