Gabriel J. Campana
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Gabriel J. Campana | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Williamsport | |
| In office January 18, 2008 – January 6, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mary B. Wolf |
| Succeeded by | Derek Slaughter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Temple University, University of Sarasota, Wilkes University, Bloomsburg University |
| Profession | Mayor, Teacher |
Gabriel J. Campana is an American politician. He served as the 39th mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He assumed office in January 2008 and won re-elections in 2011 and 2015 before leaving in 2020. On October 7, 2019, he announced that he was running a write-in campaign for mayor in the November election.[1]
Political career
[edit]Campana has been the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2008. He is the only Williamsport Mayor in modern times[clarification needed] to win 3 terms.[citation needed] During his tenure, crime has been cut and economic development has increased. He was responsible for transforming the downtown adding three hotels, Kohls's Department Store, an arena, and much more. [2][3] Campana won re-election in 2011 by a 74% to 26% margin.
Campana is a supporter of fracking and the natural gas industry.[4] He purchased a natural gas-powered car, but ended up getting rid of it since it wasn't economical.[5]
He was a school teacher and 12 year member of the City Council before being elected mayor.[6]
Allegations
[edit]After a July 8 incident, Sonia C. Campana filed a temporary protection from abuse order against Gabriel Campana on August 1, 2016. Campana's wife claims he was physically and sexually abusive.[7] This court order was dismissed upon request while a similar provision is found within a custody agreement.[8]
In an October 15, 2020 complaint filed in U.S. Middle District Court, Williamsport Police Sergeant Jody Miller alleged that Campana attempted to misuse his position to influence a personal legal matter and he later retaliated against her for exposing corruption within the police department. Miller, who played a key role in reform efforts targeting overtime fraud and mismanagement, claimed Campana reversed his stance on reform under political pressure and engineered a hostile work environment after appointing a different police chief. The suit named several city officials as co-defendants and outlines a pattern of harassment and retaliation, including being passed over for promotions and subjected to workplace hostility. Miller sought a jury trial, over $75,000 in damages, and other relief.[9][needs update]
Personal life
[edit]Campana is one of 11 siblings born and raised in Williamsport. His father, the late Dr. Louis F. Campana, was a local physician and his late mother Rose Campana, was a nurse.[6] He attended St. Alban's Prep School in Washington, D.C., has been a Visiting College professor, is a graduate of Temple University, and has a doctorate degree. He is an author of three books, has a podcast, and is an economic development consultant. Campana currently serves as a corrections officer.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Campana Seeking Another Term with Write-in Campaign," Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 8, 2019. [1]
- ^ "Steady reduction in crime". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "The Best Small Cities For Jobs 2013". Forbes. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013.
- ^ Pa. Boom City Keeps Optimism as Gas Drilling Slows
- ^ Why the mayor of Williamsport got rid of his natural gas-powered car
- ^ a b "Mayor's Office". City of Williamsport. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Beauge, John. "Wife of Williamsport mayor gets temporary protection from abuse order against him". PennLive. PA Media Group. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "PFA against Williamsport mayor dismissed; same restrictions in custody agreement". pennlive.com. September 16, 2016.
- ^ https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/federal-lawsuit-claims-campana-asked-police-to-fix-pfa-problem/article_c64a1d1c-1239-11eb-8d6a-5b94c9df34c0.html
- ^ Beauge, John. "Ex-Pa. mayor could lose job if forced to miss corrections officer training to testify in court". PennLive. PennLive. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
- National Registrar's Who's Who in Education (2006-New York, New York)
- Teacher Named to Fill Council Vacancy (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 5, 1996)
- ^ "Arts, entertainment zones get positive recommendation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "Mayor: Zero tolerance policy making headway". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "New York town vying with city for hockey team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "City 7th fastest growing in nation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "Campana Wins Big". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "Williamsport moves up in safe city rankings". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "Community policing plan grows in city". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "Mayor's 'crime summit' lauded by participants". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
- ^ "This is your City Hall". Williamsport Sun-Gazette.