Leo P. Carlin

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Leo P. Carlin (August 12, 1908 – December 17, 1999) was mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1953 to 1962.

Although accused of being part of a corrupt political machine, one major contribution Carlin made was to call together the CEOs of Newark's 18 largest corporations in an effort to stem the outward movement of companies to the suburbs. The Star-Ledger wrote:

At first, the organization was composed exclusively of business leaders who met quarterly. One of its best-known chairs was David Yunich, president of Bamberger's. ... But as time passed, the organization expanded to encompass the Newark Economic Development Committee. It was made up of representatives not only from business, but also labor and government, and better represented the whole community. One of its recommendations called for the redevelopment of the area adjoining Pennsylvania Station ([1]).

He died in 1999 in Avon-by-Sea, New Jersey, aged 91.

[edit] See also

• List of mayors of Newark, New Jersey

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