Edward J. Kelley (1883 – May 13, 1960)[1] was a one-term Democratic mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1945 to 1947.[2] He defeated Republican Ray Werme and Socialist Irving Freese.[3] Kelley had previously been president of the Norwalk Common Council.[4] He served in the Connecticut Senate from 1943 to 1945, filling the unexpired term of Stanley P. Mead.
Edward J. Kelley | |
|---|---|
| 25th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1945–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Oliver |
| Succeeded by | Irving Freese |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley P. Mead |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Tweedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1883 |
| Died | May 13, 1960 (aged 77) Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
He was the son of Henry Kelley, Sr. of New Canaan, Connecticut.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Ballots Share 1960's With Violence, Drowning Mishap". The Norwalk Hour. 1960-12-29. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Norwalk, Connecticut". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "Mayor Oliver Offers To Serve On Estimate Bd". The Norwalk Hour. 1945-10-29. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "Council Prize Attracts Some Mayor Hopefuls". The Norwalk Hour. 1966-12-24. p. 13. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "450 Pay Tribute To Mayor E. J. Kelley; Bright Future Seen For City's Chief". The Norwalk Hour. 1945-11-06. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
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