Thomas Volgy

Thomas Volgy
Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
In office
1987–1991
Preceded by Lewis C. Murphy
Succeeded by George Miller
Personal details
Born (1946-03-19) March 19, 1946
Budapest, Hungary
Political party Democratic Party
Residence Tucson, Arizona
Alma mater
Profession Professor of Political Science, University of Arizona

Thomas John Volgy (born March 19, 1946)[1] is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Arizona, where he has been on faculty since 1971.[2] He is also the Executive Director (since 1995) of the International Studies Association.[3]

He is a former member of the Tucson, Arizona City Council (1977–1987) and was Mayor of Tucson 1987-1991. In the United States House of Representatives elections, 1998 he was the Democratic Party's candidate in Arizona's 5th congressional district.

He is a graduate of Oakland University (BA) and the University of Minnesota (MA and PhD).

Books

References

  1. Association, American Political Science (1973-01-01). Biographical Directory. The Association.
  2. Volgy's CV at University of Arizona
  3. ISA, Executive Directors of ISA, accessed 7 June 2009
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