John Poelker

John Henry Poelker (April 14, 1913 – February 9, 1990)[1] was the 40th mayor of St. Louis from 1973 to 1977. He was a Democrat.

John H. Poelker served 10 years as comptroller prior to his one term as Mayor. (He did not seek re-election.) He began his political career in 1953 when he became the city's youngest assessor, although later on as mayor, he oversaw the demolition of Pruitt Igoe.

Poelker died on February 9, 1990, at the age of 76.

References

1. "Who was who in America". 1993.

• St. Louis Public Library
• "40th Mayor". Bucks County Courier Times. April 18, 1973. p. 29.
• "New St. Louis Mayor". Mount Vernon Register-News. April 20, 1977. p. 1.

Political offices
Preceded by Alfonso J. Cervantes	Mayor of St. Louis 1973–1977	Succeeded by James F. Conway