Thaddeus Kirkland
Thaddeus Kirkland | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 4, 2016 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Linder |
| Succeeded by | Stefan Roots |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 159th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Brian Joseph Kirkland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1955 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susie |
| Occupation | Pastor of Community Baptist Church, Chester, Pennsylvania |
Thaddeus Kirkland (born January 12, 1955) is an American politician who served as the Democratic Mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania from 2016 to 2024. In May 2023, he lost the Democratic mayoral primary to Stefan Roots. He served as a Democratic member of the 159th district from 1993 to 2016.