John E. Flynn

John E. Flynn was a former mayor of Yonkers, New York and New York State Senator. A Republican, he was elected to two terms as Yonkers Mayor in 1961 and 1965. In 1966, Flynn was elected to the New York State Senate, representing the 34th district and then, after redistricting, the 35th district. Flynn's district covered lower Westchester County and tiny portion of the north Bronx.^[1] Flynn did not seek re-election in 1986, and he was succeeded by Nicholas Spano.

Flynn, who was popularly nicknamed "Chippie," died on September 23, 2003.

References

^ New York Times "Legacies of Notable Lives" December 28, 2003

External links

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Political offices
Preceded by Kristen Kristensen	Mayor of Yonkers 1962 - 1966	Succeeded by James F.X. O'Rourke
New York State Senate
Preceded by E. Ogden Bush	New York State Senate, 34th District 1967–1972	Succeeded by John D. Calandra
Preceded by Anthony Gioffre	New York State Senate, 35th District 1973–1986	Succeeded by Nicholas Spano

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Name	Flynn, John E.
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Short description	American politician
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Date of death	2003
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