Joseph P. Riley Jr.
American politician
Joseph Patrick Riley Jr. (born January 19, 1943) is an American politician. He was the Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. He was one of the longest serving mayors in the United States, having been in office from December 15, 1975 to January 11, 2016.[1][2][3]
Joseph P. Riley Jr. | |
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| 60th Mayor of Charleston | |
| In office December 15, 1975 – January 11, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur B. Schirmer Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Tecklenburg |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1968–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Patrick Riley Jr. January 19, 1943 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte |
| Children | Joe Bratton |
| Alma mater | The Citadel University of South Carolina School of Law |
References
change- ↑ "City of Charleston Website – Biography on Riley Jr". Archived from the original on 2011-10-14.
- ↑ Counts, Henry (December 16, 1975). "Riley Promises Unification for City". The News and Courier. 153 (250). Charleston, SC: 1. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ↑ General Assembly South Carolina (1972). "Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina".
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