Eugene P. Connolly | |
|---|---|
 Connolly in 1941 | |
| Member of theNew York City Council fromManhattan At-Large | |
| In office January 1, 1946 – December 7, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1901-11-09)November 9, 1901 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 1971(1971-12-01) (aged 70) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic(before 1936) American Labor(after 1936) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Labor leader, politician |
Eugene P. Connolly (November 9, 1901 – December 1, 1971) was an American labor leader and politician who served on theNew York City Council from 1946[1] until he resigned in protest ofBenjamin Davis's expulsion from that body in 1949.[2]
Connolly was active in the labor movement throughout his life, co-founding theNational Maritime Union and serving as a lieutenant toJohn L. Lewis in the organization of theCongress of Industrial Organizations.[3]
Originally a member of theDemocratic Party, Connolly became fed up with the corruption ofTammany Hall and supportedRepublicanFiorello La Guardia in his successful campaign formayor of New York City in1933. Connolly then joined theAmerican Labor Party, serving as executive secretary of the party inManhattan.[4]
Connolly ran unsuccessfully forState Assembly in 1937,Congress in1938 and1941, and City Council in 1943 before finally winning a seat on the Council in 1945. He ran twice more for Congress unsuccessfully in1946 and1948, as well as forManhattan Borough President in 1949.[1]
Connolly was a delegate to the1948 Progressive National Convention.[5]
Connolly died on December 1, 1971 atSt. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan.[3]