James H. Suttle (born June 13, 1944[citation needed]) is an American corporate executive, engineer, and politician who served as the 50th mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 2009 to 2013.
Suttle held the position of vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the Omaha-based engineering and design firm HDR, Inc. He also served as executive vice president and director of corporate development for HDR. He is a licensed professional engineer in Nebraska and has served as a member and chairman of the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects[citation needed].
In 2005, Suttle was elected to represent District 1 on the Omaha City Council. As a councilman, he served on the board of the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency and as a member of the Omaha-Douglas Building Commission. Suttle previously served as Public Works Director for the City of Omaha, and once held transportation planning positions with local governments in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Wichita, Kansas.
Four council members, led by Frank Brown, voted to strip $200,000 from a project backed by Suttle to create another streetscape in Florence, moving the funds to another project. The vote marked the first time in several years that Omaha City Council members had agreed to take away funds from another member's district.
On November 24, 2008, Jim Suttle announced his candidacy for Mayor of Omaha.
On April 7, 2009, in the nonpartisan mayoral primary, Suttle finished second to former Mayor Hal Daub. The two went on to the general election on May 12, 2009 and Suttle was elected Mayor of Omaha.[2]
Recall electionedit
In late 2010 the movement to recall Suttle had been gathering signatures to recall him. One of the arguments against the recall is that it would cost 600,000 to 900,000 dollars.[3][4][5][6] 37,219 unvalidated Signatures were handed in at 3 p.m on November 19, 2010, 10,000 more than needed. 26,643 valid names were required. [7]
The recall election happened on January 25, 2011.[8] Suttle defeated the attempt to recall him in a close result with those voting "NO" to the recall 38,841, and those voting "YES" to the recall 37,198. Suttle 51.1 percent to the recallers 48.9 percent.[9] Accusations were made against Forward Omaha, an Anti-Recall campaign organization regarding people who were transported to the Election Commission Office to vote, and then to a campaign worker training where they were paid for their time. A member of the opposing side was charged with faking eight signatures on the recall petition. Upon investigation, the Nebraska State Patrol reported that, although poor judgment was involved, there was no wrongdoing from the leaders of either group. Prosecutions in either investigation would not have invalidated the election. [10][11][12][13][14][15]
Referencesedit
^"Mayor Jim Suttle keeps leadership approach". Omaha.com. 2013-03-22. Archived from the original on 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
^. Ketv.com. 2009-06-09. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
^Jordan, Joe (2010-09-17). . Nebraska.watchdog.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
^Jordan, Joe (2010-09-10). . Nebraska.watchdog.org. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
^. Wowt.com. 2009-11-25. Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
^Jordan, Joe (2010-10-14). . Nebraska.watchdog.org. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
^"Recall Petitions Turned In, 37,219 Signatures Collected". Wowt.com. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
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James H Suttle born June 13 1944 citation needed is an American corporate executive engineer and politician who served as the 50th mayor of Omaha Nebraska from 2009 to 2013 Jim Suttle50th Mayor of OmahaIn office June 8 2009 June 10 2013Preceded byMike FaheySucceeded byJean StothertMember of the Omaha City CouncilIn office 2005 2009Preceded byMarc KraftSucceeded byPete FestersenPersonal detailsBorn 1944 06 13 June 13 1944 age 79 citation needed Baltimore Maryland U S citation needed Political partyDemocraticSpouseDeb SuttleChildren2Alma materWest Virginia University 1 ProfessionEngineerContents 1 Earlier career 2 Public service 3 Recall election 4 References 5 External linksEarlier career editSuttle held the position of vice chair of the Board of Directors for the Omaha based engineering and design firm HDR Inc He also served as executive vice president and director of corporate development for HDR He is a licensed professional engineer in Nebraska and has served as a member and chairman of the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects citation needed Public service editMain articles 2009 Omaha mayoral election and 2013 Omaha mayoral election In 2005 Suttle was elected to represent District 1 on the Omaha City Council As a councilman he served on the board of the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency and as a member of the Omaha Douglas Building Commission Suttle previously served as Public Works Director for the City of Omaha and once held transportation planning positions with local governments in Albuquerque New Mexico and Wichita Kansas Four council members led by Frank Brown voted to strip 200 000 from a project backed by Suttle to create another streetscape in Florence moving the funds to another project The vote marked the first time in several years that Omaha City Council members had agreed to take away funds from another member s district On November 24 2008 Jim Suttle announced his candidacy for Mayor of Omaha On April 7 2009 in the nonpartisan mayoral primary Suttle finished second to former Mayor Hal Daub The two went on to the general election on May 12 2009 and Suttle was elected Mayor of Omaha 2 Recall election editIn late 2010 the movement to recall Suttle had been gathering signatures to recall him One of the arguments against the recall is that it would cost 600 000 to 900 000 dollars 3 4 5 6 37 219 unvalidated Signatures were handed in at 3 p m on November 19 2010 10 000 more than needed 26 643 valid names were required 7 The recall election happened on January 25 2011 8 Suttle defeated the attempt to recall him in a close result with those voting NO to the recall 38 841 and those voting YES to the recall 37 198 Suttle 51 1 percent to the recallers 48 9 percent 9 Accusations were made against Forward Omaha an Anti Recall campaign organization regarding people who were transported to the Election Commission Office to vote and then to a campaign worker training where they were paid for their time A member of the opposing side was charged with faking eight signatures on the recall petition Upon investigation the Nebraska State Patrol reported that although poor judgment was involved there was no wrongdoing from the leaders of either group Prosecutions in either investigation would not have invalidated the election 10 11 12 13 14 15 References edit Mayor Jim Suttle keeps leadership approach Omaha com 2013 03 22 Archived from the original on 2013 12 05 Retrieved 2013 12 05 Suttle Sworn In As Omaha s 50th Mayor Politics News Story KETV Omaha Ketv com 2009 06 09 Archived from the original on 2012 03 06 Retrieved 2011 08 16 Jordan Joe 2010 09 17 Suttle s Recall Defense Election Costs Could Cut Police Libraries Nebraska watchdog org Archived from the original on 2011 07 28 Retrieved 2011 08 16 Jordan Joe 2010 09 10 Exclusive Possible Cost to Recall Suttle 900 000 Nebraska watchdog org Archived from the original on 2011 10 09 Retrieved 2011 08 16 Phone Survey Asks About Mayor Recall Wowt com 2009 11 25 Archived from the original on 2011 09 16 Retrieved 2011 08 16 Jordan Joe 2010 10 14 Suttle Finally Gets Anti Recall Help Will Let Others Talk for Him Nebraska watchdog org Archived from the original on 2011 10 09 Retrieved 2011 08 16 Recall Petitions Turned In 37 219 Signatures Collected Wowt com Retrieved 2011 08 16 http www wowt com home headlines Mayor Suttle Voted Have You 114491109 html Mayor Suttle voted early January 24 2010 WOWT TV Next Nebraska Watchdog Analyzes Suttle Win Suttle campaign falters after homeless controversy KVNO News 2011 01 14 Retrieved 2011 08 16 http www action3news com Global story asp S 13853805 Retrieved March 19 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help dead link Mayor Supporters Welcome Investigation Omaha News Story KETV Omaha Ketv com 2011 01 13 Archived from the original on 2011 07 13 Retrieved 2011 08 16 TIMBERLY ROSS The Associated Press 2011 02 05 Nebraska State Patrol still investigating Omaha recall Journalstar com Retrieved 2011 08 16 http www kmtv com Global story asp S 13834559 Retrieved March 19 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help dead link Update Fraud Bribery Charges In Vote Scandal Wowt com 2011 05 17 Archived from the original on 2011 05 20 Retrieved 2011 08 16 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jim Suttle Jim SuttlePreceded byMike Fahey Mayor of Omaha2009 2013 Succeeded byJean Stothert Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jim Suttle amp oldid 1173988620, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
