John F. Cook (born February 27, 1946) is an American businessman, veteran, civic leader, and member of the Paso Del Norte Group.

[citation needed] Cook has lived for most of his life in Northeast El Paso, where his family has owned and operated several businesses.

[citation needed] He served as the City Council Representative of the 4th District of El Paso from 1999 to June 2005 prior to being elected Mayor.

He has been deeply involved in El Paso's community affairs, as a businessman, a teacher, coach, founder and member of the board of many civic and veterans' organizations.

[6] Cook's tie-breaking vote to restore the domestic health benefits, after voters overturned it, was a chief cause of the failed recall attempt.