George Cretekos
George Cretekos | |
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Mayor of Clearwater | |
In office February 13, 2012 – March 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Frank Hibbard |
Succeeded by | Frank Hibbard |
Personal details | |
Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. | January 26, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carolyn |
Education | Davidson College (BA) University of Pittsburgh (MPA) |
George N. Cretekos (born January 26, 1947) is an American politician from the state of
Biography
Cretekos is from Tarpon Springs, Florida. He graduated from Tarpon Springs High School[1] and Davidson College, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science.[2] While at Davidson, Cretekos interned for a member of the United States House of Representatives, and attended the 1968 Republican National Convention. After graduating from Davidson, he earned his master's degree in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.[1]
After graduating with his master's degree, Cretekos accepted a job as a legislative aide for
Cretekos was considered a potential candidate in the
Personal
Cretekos is
Cretekos and his wife, Carolyn, live in the Sand Key section of Clearwater.
References
- ^ a b c d e f Harwell, Drew (January 14, 2012). "Clearwater mayoral candidate George Cretekos touts his experience | Tampa Bay Times". Tampabay.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c Donila, Mike (February 4, 2007). "New city servant brings a pedigree: Incoming Clearwater council member George Cretekos has won praise from both parties". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Dailey, Lester R. (April 8, 2008). "Matters of noteClearwater Citizen – Tampa Bay Newspapers". Tbnweekly.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Diane Steinle, North Pinellas Editor View all Articles. "Diane Steinle: New council member braves the heat, passes first big test | Tampa Bay Times". Tampabay.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Rep. Young Congratulates Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos | Congressman C.W. Bill Young" (Press release). Young.house.gov. February 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Leone, Jared (February 1, 2012). "Cretekos Is Clearwater's Next Mayor – Government – Clearwater, FL Patch". Clearwater.patch.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Smith, Adam C. "Scramble begins for Rep. C.W. Bill Young's congressional seat | Tampa Bay Times". Tampabay.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Rick Baker won't run for Rep. C.W. Bill Young's seat, but David Jolly will".
- ^ "Northpinellas: Nick G. Cretekos, 87, mail carrier". Sptimes.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ "Floridian: Nurturing a legend". Sptimes.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
External links
- "Mayor George N. Cretekos". The City of Clearwater, Florida. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013.