Jack Kelly | |
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![]() Kelly in 2007 | |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the At-Large District | |
In office July 15, 2004 –January 2, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Thacher Longstreth |
Succeeded by | David Oh |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 7th District | |
In office January 4,1988 –January 6,1992 | |
Preceded by | Patricia Hughes |
Succeeded by | Daniel McElhatton |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathleen |
Children | 4 |
Jack Kelly is an American politician. He is a former Republican member of the Philadelphia City Council.
Kelly originally represented the seventh district on the council. In 1987,he defeated Democratic incumbent Patricia Harris for the seat, [1] but he was defeated in his bid for reelection four years later by Daniel McElhatton.
Following the death of longtime Republican councilman Thacher Longstreth,Kelly was elected to his at-large seat and served from 2004 to 2012. [2]
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