Background
Buckley, John A. was born on October 21, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles F. and Edith L. Buckley.
Buckley, John A. was born on October 21, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles F. and Edith L. Buckley.
He earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Detroit, and a Professional Designation in Contract Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
He previously served on the Melbourne City Council from 1986 to 1996 from District 1, including as Vice Mayor in 1987, 1989, and 1994. He worked for the Chrysler Corporation from 1956 to 1963. He moved to Melbourne in 1961.
He worked for National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1964 until his retirement in 1994.
He served on the Melbourne City Council from 1986 to 1996. In 1996, Buckley defeated Editor Palmer for mayor.
In 2000, Buckley defeated Daniel East. "Danny" Campana for mayor. Member, Holy Name Society Member, Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth Degree Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians Member, Melbourne Elks #1744 The Buckley Surface Water Treatment Plant at Lake Washington is named for him.
City councilman City of Melbourne, 1986-1996, mayor, since 1996. Member Knights of Columbus (state secretary 1985-1986), Space Coast League of Cities (president 1994-1995), Ancient Order of Hibernians, Elks, Honor American (president 1998-1999), National Space Club.
Married Helen E. Buckley, May 18, 1957. Children: Brian, Patricia, Coleen, Denise, Diane, Patrick.