Brian Stratton

Brian U. Stratton is a former mayor of Schenectady, New York. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

First elected in 2003, elected for a second term in 2007.[1]

Although he was once rumored to be a possible candidate for the Capital District House seat being relinquished by retiring Congressman Michael McNulty, he announced in February 2008 that was not going to run for this seat. McNulty's predecessor was Stratton's father and fellow former mayor of Schenectady, Samuel S. Stratton. Stratton resigned as mayor in 2011 to serve as director of the New York State Canal Corporation [2].

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Political offices
Preceded by
Albert P. Jurczynski		 Mayor of Schenectady
2004 - 2011		 Succeeded by
Gary McCarthy [3]
Acting
Preceded by
Carmella R. Mantello		 Director of NYS Canals
April 2011–present		 Incumbent

References

  1. ^ Officials of the City of Schenectady, New York, Retrieved on 16 Dec 2008.
  2. ^ Brian U. Stratton, Director of Canals, NYS Canals web site, retrieved 15 Nov 2011
  3. ^ McCarthy Meets with Employees on First Day as Acting Mayor, retrieved 15 Nov 2011