Jonathan Rothschild (born 1955) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 41st mayor of Tucson, Arizona from 2011 to 2019.[1] From 2001 to 2011, Rothschild was managing partner at the law firm Mesch Clark Rothschild.
Early life and education
Rothschild was born to a Jewish family and attended Canyon del Oro High School in Oro Valley, Arizona. He later graduated from Kenyon College and the University of New Mexico School of Law.[citation needed] After graduating from law school, he served as a clerk for United States District Court Judge Alfredo Chavez Marquez.[2]
Career
Rothschild was first elected mayor of Tucson on November 8, 2011, with 54.96% of the vote, defeating Republican Rick Grinnell (39.91%) and Green Party candidate Mary DeCamp (4.94%) after running unopposed in the Democratic primary.[3] In 2015, he was elected to a second term, running unopposed in both primary and general elections.[4][5]
He has also been an adjunct assistant professor of the University of Arizona College of Law and a past chair of the State Bar of Arizona's Committee on Examinations. He has served as treasurer of the Pima County Democratic Party.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Sayers, Justin (December 3, 2019). "Regina Romero declares readiness to begin 'historic journey' as Tucson's mayor". Tucson.com. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Biography". City of Tucson. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Classen, Carolyn (November 10, 2011). "City's General Election final results: Scott retains Ward 4 Council seat". Arizona Daily Star. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ Cooper, Michael (November 3, 2015). "ELECTION: Rothschild re-elected; city council members hold seats". Tucson News Now.
- ^ Bodfield, Rhonda (November 13, 2011). "City's new mayor is portrait of hard work, little flash". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ Wilensky, Sheila (February 10, 2011). "Tucson lawyer launches Democratic mayoral bid". Arizona Jewish Post. Retrieved December 10, 2014.