George Wuerch
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George Wuerch | |
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Mayor of Anchorage | |
In office July 1, 2000 – July 1, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Rick Mystrom |
Succeeded by | Mark Begich |
Chair of the Anchorage Assembly | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1936 (age 85–86) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Brenda |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
George Poe Wuerch (born 1936) is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served as mayor of Anchorage, Alaska from 2000 to 2003.[1]
In the 2003 mayoral election, he was defeated for reelection by former city assemblyman Mark Begich.[2] Before this, Wuerch was chair of the Anchorage Assembly and chair of the board of directors for the .
A retired United States Marine Corps officer with 21 years of service, Wuerch has also been governmental affairs manager for the , the founder and president of , and the vice president of corporate affairs for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
Education[]
Wuerch attended Oregon State University and graduated in 1957 with his wife Brenda Wuerch. While in OSU Wuerch was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Political career[]
As mayor of Anchorage, George Wuerch removed a gay pride exhibit from the creating controversy and a lawsuit against the city.[3]
Family[]
George and Brenda Wuerch have two daughters, Karrie Wuerch who lives in Corvallis, Oregon and Debra Wuerch who resides in Anchorage, Alaska.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Top 25 Most Powerful Alaskans: George Wuerch". Alaska Journal of Commerce. April 22, 2001. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- ^ "Democrat Mark Begich to face Republican George Wuerch in runoff 04/06/00". Peninsula Clarion. April 6, 2000. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- ^ "Mayor Removes Pride Exhibit". 13 June 2001.
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