Background
Rousakis, John Paul was born on January 14, 1929 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul V. and Antigone (Alexopoulos) Rousakis.
Rousakis, John Paul was born on January 14, 1929 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul V. and Antigone (Alexopoulos) Rousakis.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Georgia, 1952.
He was a Democrat. Prior to entering politics, he made career as a basketball player and as an insurance agent. Rousakis was elected to the Chatham County Commission in 1965 and eventually became Vice-Chairperson of that institution. He ran for Mayor of Savannah in 1970.
His fifth term was extended by a year by the Georgia General Assembly, but Rousakis was defeated by Republican contestant Susan Weiner in 1991 with 46% of the vote.
He attempted a political comeback in 1995, but finished third with only 23% of the vote. Rousakis died on December 10, 2000.
Past president National League Cities. With Army of the United States, 1953-1956. Member Georgia Municipal Association (past president), American Legion, Ahepa, Masons, (Shriner, Knight Commander 32d degree).
Married Elizabeth Lattimore, October 24, 1987. Children: Rhonda, Paul, Thea, Tina.