Daniel P. McElhatton
Daniel P. McElhatton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 7th District | |
| In office 1992–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Richard T. Mariano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 76–77) |
| Party | Democratic |
Daniel P. McElhatton is a Democratic politician and former member of the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Early life and education
McElhatton was born in Germantown, Philadelphia and grew up in Juniata Park.[1] He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1967, Villanova University (B.A.) in 1971, and Temple University School of Law (J.D.) in 1974.[2]
Career
McElhatton began his career clerking for a federal judge and then working as an assistant district attorney from 1975 to 1978.[1] In 1991, he won a seat on Philadelphia City Council from the 7th district defeating Republican incumbent Jack Kelly winning by a narrow margin.[3] He lost four years later to Rick Mariano. In 2009 he ran for district attorney on a message of ethical reform and reducing crime.[1] He was endorsed by the Philadelphia Daily News,[4] but lost the race to Seth Williams.[5] He also worked in private practice focusing on civil and trial law.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Maykuth, Andrew (May 11, 2009). "Win, loss are McElhatton's badges of honor". The Philadelphia Inquirer. pp. B1, B2 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Seventh District". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 29, 1991 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ Sheehan, Kathy (November 6, 1991). "McElhatton squeaks by Kelly". Philadelphia Daily News – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Daniel McElhatton For District Attorney". Philadelphia Daily News. May 13, 2009 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ Matza, Michael; Gelbart, Marcia (May 20, 2009). "Williams locks up win". The Philadelphia Inquirer – via newspapers.com.