John Spencer (politician)
| John Spencer | |
|---|---|
| 40th Mayor of Yonkers, New York | |
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In office January 1996 – January 1, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Terence M. Zaleski |
| Succeeded by | Philip A. Amicone |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Daniel Patrick Spencer November 17, 1946 Yonkers, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Eileen Looney, 1971–divorce Kathy Spring-Spencer, 2003–present |
| Relations | biological parents: Edward & Ann McGlinchy Spencer adoptive parents: Patrick & Nora Ginnane |
| Children | with Eileen: John Jr. and Jennifer with Kathy: Kaitlyn, Patrick, and James |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Awards |
Bronze Star Combat Infantryman Badge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1970? |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant |
John Spencer (born November 17, 1946) is the former Mayor of Yonkers, New York (1996–2003). He was the 2006 Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from New York and lost to incumbent Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Spencer was born in Yonkers, New York, the son of Edward and Ann McGlinchy Spencer. He was adopted and raised by Patrick and Nora Ginnane, who had eight children of their own. His adoptive mother died when he was eight, his adoptive father six years later. His sister Noreen Ginnane raised him.
He attended high school at Sacred Heart High School and after two years at Westchester Community College, he dropped out to join the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He earned an officer's commission as an Infantry Lieutenant and served a tour in Vietnam during 1968 through 1969. He holds the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star.
Spencer married Eileen Looney in 1971, and the couple went on to have two children.
Spencer worked in construction, real estate property management with Cushman & Wakefield, and as Vice President of Real Estate Management with Bankers Trust Co.
He then entered politics as a member of the Yonkers City Council in 1991. He served 6 years on City Council, with 4 years as Republican Majority Leader.
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