James S. Marpe
First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut
In office
November 18, 2013 – November 15, 2021
Preceded byGordon Joseloff
Succeeded byJennifer Tooker
Personal details
BornOhio, United States
Political partyConnecticut Republican Party
EducationCase Western Reserve University (BS)
University of Pennsylvania (MBA)

Jim Marpe is an American businessman and politician, who served two terms as First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut from 2013 to 2021.[1][2] A Republican, Marpe previously served on the Westport Public Schools Board of Education, included as acting chairman, and as an executive at Accenture.[3][4][5][6]

Marpe oversaw an expansion of senior citizen services, restoration of parks and recreation facilities, and Westport's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ Lewin, Claire. "Town officials inaugurated at Town Hall". Inklings News. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  2. ↑ Bishop, Serenity (2021-11-23). "Outgoing Westport first selectman reflects on tenure in office". CT Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  3. ↑ Koerting, Katrina (2021-04-08). "'It has been an honor': Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe won't seek reelection". CT Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  4. ↑ Bishop, Serenity (2021-11-23). "Outgoing Westport first selectman reflects on tenure in office". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Focus On: Westport First Selectman, Jim Marpe". Virtual History Westport. 2020-04-30. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  6. ↑ "Marpe leaving school board to run for first selectman". CT Insider. 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  7. ↑ "Party zero: How a soirée in Connecticut became a coronavirus 'super spreader'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  8. ↑ "20 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Westport: First Selectman". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  9. ↑ Schwing, John (2021-11-18). "Marpe Reflects on Legacy as First Selectman: Proud of Record, Confident in Future". Westport Journal. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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