Thomas Volgy
Thomas John Volgy | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis C. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | George Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1946 Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Tucson, Arizona |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Professor of Political Science, University of Arizona |
Thomas John Volgy (born March 19, 1946) is a professor of political science at the University of Arizona, where he has been on faculty since 1971. He is also the Executive Director (since 1995) of the International Studies Association.
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).