Charles K. Krieger
Charles Kiva Krieger (April 5, 1914 – June 17, 1982) was an interim mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey. He served as mayor for three months in 1971.
Charles K. Krieger | |
|---|---|
| Interim Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office August 5, 1971 – November 8, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Whelan |
| Succeeded by | Paul T. Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1914 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | June 17, 1982 (aged 68) Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Jersey City, New Jersey |
Krieger emigrated to the United States to flee from Nazi persecution in his native Austria.[1]
At the time of his death, Krieger had just beaten William H. Link for the Republican nomination for the United States House of Representatives.[2] He had changed his party affiliation in April 1981.[3]
References
- "Jersey City's Interim Mayor; Charles Kiva Krieger", The New York Times, p. 38, August 6, 1971
- Asher, James (1982-06-09), "MERLINO WINS 4TH DISTRICT NOMINATION TO HOUSE", The Philadelphia Inquirer, p. B04
- "C.K. KRIEGER, G.O.P. CANDIDATE", The New York Times, p. 18, June 19, 1982
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