John S. Brenner
Encyclopedia
John S. Brenner is an American
politician who served as the 23rd mayor
of York, Pennsylvania
. He was first elected in 2001 as the youngest mayor in the city's history. He was previously City Controller for two years. In 2009, his chosen successor, C. Kim Bracey, was elected mayor.
Brenner received a bachelor's degree
in political science
from Lebanon Valley College
. He obtained his master's degree
in governmental administration from the University of Pennsylvania
.
Mayor Brenner announced on July 2, 2008, that he would not seek re-election in 2009, more than a year before the mayoral election, citing the impending of his second child as a major factor in his retirement. He said he intended to teach courses at York College of Pennsylvania
and Penn State York
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician who served as the 23rd mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
. He was first elected in 2001 as the youngest mayor in the city's history. He was previously City Controller for two years. In 2009, his chosen successor, C. Kim Bracey, was elected mayor.
Brenner received a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College is a small, liberal arts higher education institution situated in the heart of Annville in Lebanon County, east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-History:...
. He obtained his master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in governmental administration from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
.
Mayor Brenner announced on July 2, 2008, that he would not seek re-election in 2009, more than a year before the mayoral election, citing the impending of his second child as a major factor in his retirement. He said he intended to teach courses at York College of Pennsylvania
York College of Pennsylvania
York College of Pennsylvania is a private, coeducational, 4-year college located in southcentral Pennsylvania. The school offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students...
and Penn State York
Penn State York
Penn State York is a Commonwealth Campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It is located in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania and enrolls over 1,600 students....
.
External links
- York Mayor official government website