Steve Goldsmith
| Stephen Goldsmith | |
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| 46th Mayor of Indianapolis | |
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In office January 1, 1992 – January 1, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | William Hudnut |
| Succeeded by | Bart Peterson |
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December 12, 1946 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Wabash College University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Stephen "Steve" Goldsmith (born December 12, 1946) is an American politician and author who is the former 46th mayor of Indianapolis. He also served as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Operations, stepping down effective August 4, 2011. He is currently the Daniel Paul Professor of Government, Director of Innovations in Government Program, and Director of Data-Smart City Solutions at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Goldsmith was born on December 12, 1946, in Indianapolis. He is a graduate of Wabash College and the University of Michigan Law School where he earned a Juris Doctor degree. Goldsmith is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
In 1978, Goldsmith began his political career by defeating Democratic Judge Andrew Jacobs Sr. in the race for Marion County Prosecutor. Goldsmith continued to serve in this capacity for 12 years (1979–1991), when the opportunity to run for Mayor of Indianapolis presented itself.
In 1988, John Mutz made an unsuccessful bid for Governor of Indiana, calling upon Goldsmith to be his running mate. Mutz and Goldsmith lost to the Democratic ticket of Evan Bayh and Frank O'Bannon.
In 1991, Goldsmith ran under the Republican banner for mayor, defeating his Democratic opponent Louis Mahern by a clear majority. Goldsmith served as Mayor of Indianapolis for two terms from 1992 to 2000.
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