Leonard T. Connors

American politician

Leonard T. Connors, Jr. (April 11, 1929 – December 4, 2016) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Connors was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Leonard T. Connors
Mayor of Surf City
In office
January 1, 1966 – December 31, 2015
Succeeded byFrancis R. Hodgson Sr.
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 9th Legislative District
In office
January 12, 1982 – January 8, 2008
Preceded byJohn F. Russo
Succeeded byChristopher J. Connors
Personal details
Born(1929-04-11)April 11, 1929
Jersey City, New Jersey
DiedDecember 4, 2016(2016-12-04) (aged 87)
Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican

He served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1982 to 2008. He represented the 9th Legislative District. Previously he served on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1977 to 1982, and was the Mayor of Surf City, New Jersey from 1966 to 2015.[1]

Connors died on December 4, 2016, at the age of 87 at his home in Seacrest nursing home.[2]

References

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  1. Len Connors proud of half-century legacy as Surf City mayor, The Press of Atlantic City, January 6, 2016.
  2. Miller, Patricia A. "Veteran Legislator, Longtime Surf City Mayor Leonard T. Connors Dies At 87", Brick Patch, December 5, 2016. Accessed December 5, 2016. "Len Connors, who survived the Great Atlantic Storm of 1962 and Superstorm Sandy, died at home last night at 87, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his son, current 9th District state Senator Christopher J. Connors Jr."