James Patrick Connors (October 1946 – June 26, 2024) was an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for twelve years from 1990 until 2002.
[2] He worked as Scranton's Director of Community Development for four years prior to becoming mayor in 1990.
[1] Connors switched his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican prior to running for Mayor of Scranton in 1989.
[3] He won the 1989 mayoral election, defeating Democrat Jerry Notarianni to win the first of three consecutive terms.
[1] Connors retired from the position at the end of 2009 to focus on his family and volunteer work.