Jim Luken
James T. Luken (December 31, 1921 – July 12, 1979) was an American politician and labor union leader of the Democratic party, who served as mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1970s.
Jim Luken | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Schmidt |
| Succeeded by | Terry Tranter |
| Mayor of Cincinnati | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Springer |
| Succeeded by | Bobbie L. Sterne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1921 |
| Died | July 12, 1979 (aged 57) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Resting place | New St. Joseph Cemetery[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ida Smith[1] |
| Relations | Tom Luken (brother) |
Luken was a local leader of the Milk Driver's Union, a subsidiary of the Teamsters. Luken was one of the few Teamsters who stood up to the corrupt leadership of Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa. Luken withdrew the dairy workers from the Teamsters Union and testified against Hoffa before the United States Senate.
Luken served in the Ohio House of Representatives and on the Cincinnati city council before becoming mayor.
Luken's brother and nephew, Tom Luken and Charlie Luken, both served as U.S. representatives and mayors of Cincinnati.
Luken died in 1979 and is interred at New St. Joseph Cemetery.[1]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-27. Retrieved 2012-07-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Luken, James T. at politicalgraveyard.com
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bobbie L. Sterne |
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1976–1977 |
Succeeded by Jerry Springer |