John B. Callahan

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Callahan announced his intention to challenge incumbent Charlie Dent for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district on July 27, 2009. [7] Independent Jake Towne also ran. Callahan made his record in Bethlehem a focal point on his campaign, positioning himself as knowledgeable about how to rejuvenate an economy, a central issue in the 2010 mid-term elections. [5]

Callahan lost the race, earning 39 percent of the votes compared to Dent's 54 percent. [8]

2013 Northampton County Executive campaign

Callahan announced his candidacy for Northampton County Executive on February 6, 2013, after sitting Executive John Stoffa announced his lack of desire to seek reelection. He won the Democratic primary with over 50% of the vote, which was held on May 21. [9] He lost the election to the Republican candidate; Bangor, Pennsylvania Mayor John Brown, with 47% of the vote to Brown's 52%. The results were seen as an upset due to Callahan's higher fundraising and better name recognition. [10]

Later political career

Callahan was a member of the 300 person transition team for incoming Governor Josh Shapiro in 2022, serving on the Business Development Subcommittee. [11]

Personal life

Callahan has three children with his wife Mafalda (née Villani); the family resides in Northeast Bethlehem. [4] [5] Callahan met Mafalda when they were in junior high school together. Growing up in west Bethlehem, Callahan's father had a drinking problem and his parents divorced when he was a child. During his congressional campaign, Callahan said he spent more time at the houses of friends than his own home, and credited his wrestling coaches and other community members for keeping his life on a positive track. [5]

Callahan served on the board of directors for the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, and the Minsi Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Callahan also chaired the Urban Scouting Program in Bethlehem, and was a member of the Bethlehem Rotary Club. [4]

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  2. ↑ Radzievich, Nicole (2016-07-19). "Former Bethlehem Mayor Gordon Mowrer dies". The Morning Call . Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jordan, Tracy (February 19, 1997). "Another Enters City Race John Callahan: 27, Offers Energy In Run For Council". The Morning Call . p. B01. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "City of Bethlehem – Mayor's Biography – John B. Callahan" . Retrieved 2007-04-23.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Radzievich, Nicole (October 2, 2010). "Bethlehem's 'closer' tries to seal the deal with voters". The Morning Call . p. A1. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  6. ↑ Olanoff, Lynn (2009-10-09). "James Delgrosso, former interim Bethlehem mayor and longtime councilman, remembered for Bethlehem Steel rezoning, fiscal responsibility". The Express-Times . Archived from the original on 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  7. ↑ Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan Announces Congressional Campaign in Pennsylvania’s 15th District Archived 2012-09-06 at archive.today , PA2010.com, July 27, 2009
  8. ↑ Radzievich, Nicole; Darragh, Tim; Clark, Adam (November 3, 2010). "Dent re-elected in 15th: Dent wins handily against Callahan in 15th District". The Morning Call . Retrieved November 3, 2010.
  9. ↑ Olanoff, Lynn. "John Callahan declares bid for Northampton County executive at Gracedale". The Express-Times. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  10. ↑ Writers, Three (5 November 2013). "In Northampton County executive race, Brown beats Callahan". The Morning Call. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  11. ↑ Meyer, Katie. "Who Is on Pa. Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro's Transition Team?". statecollege.com. Spotlight PA . Retrieved 20 September 2023.
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John B. Callahan
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10th Mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In office
January 5, 2004 –January 7, 2014