Gabriel J. Campana

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Gabriel J. Campana
Mayor of Williamsport
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 18, 2008
Preceded by Mary B. Wolf
Personal details
Born (1963-07-06) July 6, 1963
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Nationality United States American
Political party Republican
Children 5
Residence Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Temple University, University of Sarasota, Wilkes University, Bloomsburg University
Profession Mayor
Religion Roman Catholic
Website www.cityofwilliamsport.org

Political career

Gabriel J. Campana has been the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2008. During Gabe Campana's tenure, crime has been cut [1] and economic development has increased.[2] He is conservative and pro-business. Campana won re-election in 2011 by a 74% to 26% margin. He was a school teacher and 12 year member of the city council before being elected mayor. He is pro-life. The Mayor's leadership has facilitated a rebirth in downtown Williamsport. His vision has enabled more hotels, a restaurant row, an entertainment district, more retail, special events and downtown living. As well as, Williamsport has the only Kohls Department store in America that is located within its central business district thanks to the mayor's efforts. A planned 40 million dollar town center is also in the works for Williamsport.

Education

Campana is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Bloomsburg University, a Summa Cum Laude Masters graduate of Wilkes University, and received a doctorate in education with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of Sarasota. He has also completed 30 credits of post doctorate studies at Temple University specializing in Administration earning all "A's".

Personal life

Dr Campana and his wife Sonia, have four daughters and one son. He is one of eleven children to Rose Campana and the late Dr. Louis Campana.

References

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

  1. ↑ "Steady reduction in crime". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  2. ↑ "The Best Small Cities For Jobs 2013". Forbes. 
  3. ↑ "Arts, entertainment zones get positive recommendation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  4. ↑ "Mayor: Zero tolerance policy making headway". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  5. ↑ "New York town vying with city for hockey team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  6. ↑ "U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream". USA Today. 
  7. ↑ "City 7th fastest growing in nation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  8. ↑ "Campana Wins Big". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  9. ↑ "Williamsport moves up in safe city rankings". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  10. ↑ "Community policing plan grows in city". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  11. ↑ "Mayor's 'crime summit' lauded by participants". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  12. ↑ "This is your City Hall". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
  • National Registrar's Who's Who in Education (2006-New York, New York)
  • Teacher Named to Fill Council Vacancy (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 5, 1996)



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