Paul J. Angstadt (February 12, 1939 – June 20, 2022) was an American politician and member of the Republican who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1983 to 1992. [4]
Paul J. Angstadt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 126th district | |
| In office 1983–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Harold L. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Dante Santoni |
| Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 1, 1996[1] – January 3, 2000[2] | |
| Preceded by | Warren Haggerty |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Eppihimer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1939 Reading, Pennsylvania[3] |
| Died | June 20, 2022 (aged 83) Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography
editAngstadt was elected Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania in 1995, defeating Democratic state Rep. Thomas Caltagirone in the mayoral election. He was the first Republican elected as Reading's mayor since Eugene Shirk won re-election to a second term in 1971.[1] Angstadt became Reading's first strong mayor under the city's new home rule form of government, which took effect on January 1, 1996, the day of Angstadt's inauguration.[1][5]
On January 25, 1999, Mayor Angstadt announced that he would not seek re-election to a second term.[1] He was succeeded by Democrat Joseph Eppihimer.
Death
editOn June 20, 2022, Angstadt died at the age of 83 in Berks County.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Reinbrecht, Steve (1999-01-26). "Angstadt won't seek re-election". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ^ "Notable dates in Reading crime-fighting efforts". Reading Eagle. 2014-01-13. Archived from the original on 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
- ^ Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1987). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 108. Department of General Services. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members A". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cramsey, Kevin (1995-11-08). "Angstadt upsets Caltagirone in city mayor race". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ^ "Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website".
- ^ Mekeel, David. "Former Reading mayor, state representative and Strand Theater owner Paul Angstadt has died". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 23 June 2022.