Dapcevich was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1926 to Savo (Sam) and Stana Dapcevich, immigrants from Montenegro,[2] where his father worked in coal mines.[3] The family moved to Juneau, Alaska, in 1928 living with a Serbian community, with John entering school years later. He was married to Janice and resided in Juneau until his death in September 2022.
Political careeredit
He moved to Sitka, Alaska, in 1960 where he served six terms as Mayor during a span of 20 years.[4] During his time in office, Dapcevich worked to successfully unify the City of Sitka with various borough governments.[5] Upon his retirement in 1995, he moved back to Juneau.[3]
He also served in the Alaska Public Offices Commission and Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board, serving under Governor Steve Cowper. In addition, he previously served in the Territorial Teachers' Retirement System and as a budget analyst in the territory's fiscal and budget management office. Dapcevich also chaired the Southeast Alaska Democratic Party and the State Central Council of the Alaska Democratic Party.[6] He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by Governor Tony Knowles in 2003.
Notesedit
^In 1971, Dapcevich became mayor of the newly-incorporated City and Borough of Sitka, which unified the former Greater Sitka Borough with the former City of Sitka. The final borough mayor was Howard Bradshaw and the final city mayor was Les Shepard.
Referencesedit
^"Six-Term Sitka Mayor and Lifetime Alaskan dies". Juneau Empire. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
^Courtesy of John Dapcevich (September 29, 2006). "Photo: 80th birthday | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper". Juneau Empire. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
^ ab"Parks and Recreation - Juneau, Alaska". Juneau.org. October 23, 1928. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
^"Serbian History 101 - Famous American Serbs Please understand I use American Serb and Serbian American interchangeably. We were always taught to think of ourselves as Americans first, last and always, but to always be proud of, and never forget our Serbian heritage. Hence in the Pittsburgh area, "American Serb" is the most frequent term used, putting the emphasis on America first". Babamim.com. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
^"Setting the record straight | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper". Juneau Empire. December 17, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
^"Juneau man wins achievement award | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper". Juneau Empire. January 3, 2003. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
May 01, 2024
john, dapcevich, john, evan, dapcevich, september, 1926, september, 2022, american, politician, state, alaska, john, dapcevichmayor, sitka, alaskain, office, 1971, 1975preceded, byoffice, established, note, succeeded, byben, grussendorfin, office, 1979, 1985pr. John Evan Dapcevich September 26 1926 September 1 2022 was an American politician in the state of Alaska 1 John E DapcevichMayor of Sitka AlaskaIn office 1971 1975Preceded byOffice established note 1 Succeeded byBen GrussendorfIn office 1979 1985Preceded byBen GrussendorfSucceeded byRocky GutierrezIn office 1987 1989Preceded byDan KeckSucceeded byDan KeckPersonal detailsBorn 1926 09 26 September 26 1926Hazleton Pennsylvania U S DiedSeptember 1 2022 2022 09 01 aged 95 Juneau Alaska U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseJanice DapcevichChildren6 including Marko DapcevichOccupationAccountant Contents 1 Biography 2 Political career 3 Notes 4 ReferencesBiography editDapcevich was born in Hazleton Pennsylvania in 1926 to Savo Sam and Stana Dapcevich immigrants from Montenegro 2 where his father worked in coal mines 3 The family moved to Juneau Alaska in 1928 living with a Serbian community with John entering school years later He was married to Janice and resided in Juneau until his death in September 2022 Political career editHe moved to Sitka Alaska in 1960 where he served six terms as Mayor during a span of 20 years 4 During his time in office Dapcevich worked to successfully unify the City of Sitka with various borough governments 5 Upon his retirement in 1995 he moved back to Juneau 3 He also served in the Alaska Public Offices Commission and Alaska Pioneers Homes Advisory Board serving under Governor Steve Cowper In addition he previously served in the Territorial Teachers Retirement System and as a budget analyst in the territory s fiscal and budget management office Dapcevich also chaired the Southeast Alaska Democratic Party and the State Central Council of the Alaska Democratic Party 6 He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by Governor Tony Knowles in 2003 Notes edit In 1971 Dapcevich became mayor of the newly incorporated City and Borough of Sitka which unified the former Greater Sitka Borough with the former City of Sitka The final borough mayor was Howard Bradshaw and the final city mayor was Les Shepard References edit Six Term Sitka Mayor and Lifetime Alaskan dies Juneau Empire Retrieved September 10 2022 Courtesy of John Dapcevich September 29 2006 Photo 80th birthday Juneau Empire Alaska s Capital City Online Newspaper Juneau Empire Retrieved January 7 2012 a b Parks and Recreation Juneau Alaska Juneau org October 23 1928 Retrieved January 7 2012 Serbian History 101 Famous American Serbs Please understand I use American Serb and Serbian American interchangeably We were always taught to think of ourselves as Americans first last and always but to always be proud of and never forget our Serbian heritage Hence in the Pittsburgh area American Serb is the most frequent term used putting the emphasis on America first Babamim com Retrieved January 7 2012 Setting the record straight Juneau Empire Alaska s Capital City Online Newspaper Juneau Empire December 17 2006 Retrieved January 7 2012 Juneau man wins achievement award Juneau Empire Alaska s Capital City Online Newspaper Juneau Empire January 3 2003 Retrieved January 7 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Dapcevich amp oldid 1220739739, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
