Tom Weisner
Tom Weisner (October 6, 1949 – December 28, 2018) was an American politician. He became the mayor of Aurora, Illinois, beginning in April 2005. Prior to his election he worked for over eighteen years in high-ranking positions in the city of Aurora and for five years as a volunteer in the Peace Corps.
Tom Weisner | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Aurora, Illinois | |
| In office April 26, 2005 – November 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | David Stover |
| Succeeded by | Bob O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1949 Batavia, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2018 (aged 69) Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Marilyn (m. 1972) |
| Residence | Aurora, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Aurora University |
Weisner was re-elected twice, in 2009 and 2013, serving as mayor until his resignation on October 30, 2016, due to his declining health. He had been diagnosed with cancer two years into his first of three terms as mayor. He died of cancer-related complications on December 28, 2018.
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