Joan L. Krajewski

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Joan Krajewski
Krajewski in 2011
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 6th District
In office
January 7, 1980  January 2, 2012
Preceded by Joseph Zazyczny
Succeeded by Bobby Henon
Personal details
Born (1934-05-31)May 31, 1934
Port Richmond, Philadelphia
Died August 29, 2013(2013-08-29) (aged 79)
Political party Democratic
Children Three
Profession Politician, Union official

Joan L. Krajewski (May 31, 1934 – August 29, 2013) was a Democratic politician and former Councilwoman representing the Sixth District on the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She defeated Councilman Joseph Zazyczny for the seat,[1] and served on Council from 1980 to 2012. Krajewski was, prior to her election, an active union official who served as President of Local 1660-School Board Employees, District Council 33, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ Union. She was also an investigator for the City Department of Revenue.[2] Krajewski was also the Ward Leader of the 65th Ward Democratic Executive Committee since her election to the position in 1978.[3] Krajewski died on August 29, 2013, after recently being diagnosed with COPD.[4]

References

  1. "Zazyczny, Joseph L.". Pinkowski Files: Alphabetic Name Listings. Poles In America Foundation, Inc. Retrieved March 7, 2012. 
  2. "Joan L. Krajewski - 6th District". City of Philadelphia official website. City Council, City of Philadelphia. 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2010-02-15. 
  3. Committee of Seventy (2009-12-21). 's_Guide.pdf "2009 Citizen's Guide" (PDF). 2009 Citizen's Guide. The Committee of Seventy, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Retrieved 2009-12-21. 
  4. Former Philadelphia Councilwoman Joan Krajewski dies


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