Background
Levy, Jordan was born on November 4, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Levy, Jordan was born on November 4, 1943 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Associations in Accounting and Business Administration, Worcester Junior College.
He served as the Mayor of Worcester on two occasions, first from 1981 to 1982 and the second time from 1988-1993. He is the host of The Jordan Levy Show on WTAG (580-Department of Administration and Management) from 3–6 Prime Minister on weekdays. Plan East appointed mayor
When Levy first became mayor, Worcester had a Plan East government.
The office of mayor was a largely ceremonial office.
City government in Worcester was organized as a 9-member city council (all at-large), a ceremonial mayor elected from the council by the councilors, and a council-appointed city manager. The manager oversees the daily administration of the city, makes all appointments to city offices, and can be removed at any time by a majority vote of the Council.
The mayor chairs the city council and the school committee, and does not have the power to veto any vote. Elected Mayor by popular vote
In 1987 Levy was elected as mayor, he was the first popularly elected mayor in 40 years.
Foreign the 1987 elections Worcester had changed the city charter.
This "Home Rule" charter (named for the method of adoption of the charter) is similar to Plan East, the major changes being to the structure of the council and the election of the mayor. The 9-member Council became 11, 6 At-Large and 1 from each city district. The mayor is chosen by popular election, but must run as an At-Large Councilor.
In 1994 Levy was elected to the Seventh Councilor District.
Levy served on from 1995 to 1998. Appointed to the for 7 years by Governor Paul Cellucci in 1997.
Chairman Worcester School Com. Past chairman of the board of trustees, board directors Worcester State College. Past board directors Alcoholism Council Greater Worcester.
Board of directors Downtown Worcester Development Corporation, local Young Women’s Christian Association. Member Knights of Pythias (past president, Outstanding Pythian award).
Married Maxine Levine. Children: Tammi, Sherri.