Stephen R. Reed
American politician (1949–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Russell Reed (August 9, 1949 – January 25, 2020)[2] was the longest-serving mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dubbed "Mayor-for-Life," he was re-elected to seven four-year terms, serving from 1982 to 2010. After leaving office, Reed faced charges on nearly 500 counts of theft, fraud and corruption.[3][4] He pled guilty to 20 charges and was sentenced to probation.[5][6] Reed died on January 25, 2020, in Harrisburg at the age of 70 from prostate cancer.[7][8]
Quick Facts Mayor of Harrisburg, Preceded by ...
Stephen R. Reed | |
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Mayor of Harrisburg | |
In office January 5, 1982 – January 4, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Paul E. Doutrich Jr. |
Succeeded by | Linda D. Thompson |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
In office January 7, 1975 – November 19, 1980 | |
Preceded by | George Gekas |
Succeeded by | Peter C. Wambach |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Russell Reed (1949-08-09)August 9, 1949 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 2020(2020-01-25) (aged 70) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | 212 Cumberland St, Harrisburg, PA 17102[1] |
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