Gabriel J. Campana

Gabriel J. Campana
Mayor of Williamsport
Incumbent
Assumed office January 18, 2008
Preceded by	Mary B. Wolf
Personal details
Born	(1963-07-06) July 6, 1963 Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Children	5 (four girls, one boy)
Residence	Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Temple University, University of Sarasota, Wilkes University, Bloomsburg University
Profession	Mayor
Religion	Roman Catholic

Political career

Gabriel J. Campana has been the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania since 2008. During Gabe Campana's tenure, crime has been cut ^[1] and economic development has increased.^[2] Campana won re-election in 2011 by a 74% to 26% margin. He was a school teacher and 12 year member of the city council before being elected mayor. Williamsport has the only Kohls Department store in America that is located within its central business district. A planned 40 million dollar town center is also in the works for Williamsport. Since he has been mayor, the city has received an A+ bond rating. During his tenure, he has not signed a tax increase.

Education

Campana received post doctorate credits at Temple University and received a Doctorate degree in Administration at the University of Sarasota. In addition, he received a master's degree from Wilkes University and a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University.

Personal life

Mayor Gabriel Campana is one of 11 siblings born and raised in Williamsport. His deceased father, Dr. Louis F. Campana, was a local physician and his mother Rose Campana, is a retired nurse. Campana is married (Sonia) and has 5 children.

Prior to his present post, Dr. Campana was a 5th grade teacher for nearly 20 years and taught master's degree classes at the College of New Jersey.

Abuse Allegations

After a July 8th incident, Sonia C. Campana filed a temporary protection from abuse order against Gabriel Campana on August 1st 2016. Campana's wife claims he was physically and sexually abusive. ^[3]

References

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1. ↑ "Steady reduction in crime". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
2. ↑ "The Best Small Cities For Jobs 2013". Forbes. 
3. ↑ Beauge, John. "Wife of Williamsport mayor gets temporary protection from abuse order against him". PennLive. PA Media Group. Retrieved 11 August 2016. 
4. ↑ "Arts, entertainment zones get positive recommendation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
5. ↑ "Mayor: Zero tolerance policy making headway". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
6. ↑ "New York town vying with city for hockey team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
7. ↑ "U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream". USA Today. 
8. ↑ "City 7th fastest growing in nation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
9. ↑ "Campana Wins Big". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
10. ↑ "Williamsport moves up in safe city rankings". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
11. ↑ "Community policing plan grows in city". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
12. ↑ "Mayor's 'crime summit' lauded by participants". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 
13. ↑ "This is your City Hall". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. 

• National Registrar's Who's Who in Education (2006-New York, New York)
• Teacher Named to Fill Council Vacancy (Williamsport Sun Gazette-January 5, 1996)