Judy Kennedy

Judith Kennedy (October 25, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American politician and businesswoman. She was an independent politician, but was a member of the Democratic Party until 2015. In 2011, Kennedy was elected Mayor of Newburgh, New York, serving in the office until her death in 2018.

In the 1990s, Kennedy worked for Hewlett-Packard in Fort Collins, Colorado, before ultimately moving to Newburgh.

During her tenure as mayor, Kennedy focused on Newburgh's reputation as one of the most dangerous places to live in the United States, through focus on reducing crime, bringing in business and revitalizing neighborhoods. She won a second term running as an independent after losing the Democratic nomination in 2015. Provided by Wikipedia