James A. Lundy
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James A. Lundy was a Republican
politician from Queens
, New York City
known for serving as Queens Borough President
and chairman of the State Public Service Commission.
Before running for office, Lundy founded and ran a naptha processing company. His first public office was Borough President of Queens, when he won the 1951 special election following the death of Maurice A. FitzGerald
and the interim office holder Joseph F. Mafera
. He won the following general election, but lost to Democrat James J. Crisona
in 1957.
In January 1958, Lundy was endorsed by the Queens Republican Committee for the gubernatorial nomination. In August of that year, he was again endorsed by the county committee, this time to secure either the Lieutenant Governor or State Controller nomination. He was eventually the nominee for State Controller in the 1958 election, but lost by fewer than 15,000 votes to Democrat Arthur Levitt
.
Afterwards, Lundy spent much of his public career in energy and utility regulation. He was a member of the New York State Atomic Energy Commission and a president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
. In 1960 he was appointed by Governor Nelson Rockefeller
to the powerful State Public Service Commission. While there, he oversaw railroad regulations and the electricity rates of Consolidated Edison
. He remained on the Commission until 1970, when he stepped down for health reasons.
Lundy lived in Douglaston
before relocating to Denver, Colorado for medical treatment. He died there eight months later in 1973 at the age of 67.
Republican Party (United States)
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politician from Queens
Queens
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, New York City
New York City
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known for serving as Queens Borough President
Borough president
Borough President is an elective office in each of the five boroughs of New York City.-Reasons for establishment:...
and chairman of the State Public Service Commission.
Before running for office, Lundy founded and ran a naptha processing company. His first public office was Borough President of Queens, when he won the 1951 special election following the death of Maurice A. FitzGerald
Maurice A. FitzGerald
Maurice A. FitzGerald was a Democratic politician from Queens, New York City.FitzGerald was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1897. By the age of 14 he began working as a postal clerk. He soon moved to South Ozone Park, Queens and became involved in southern Queens civic organizations by the 1920s...
and the interim office holder Joseph F. Mafera
Joseph F. Mafera
Joseph F. Mafera was a Democratic politician from Queens, New York City who served briefly as Queens Borough President.Mafera was born in White Plains, New York in 1895. He lived most of his life in Ridgewood, Queens...
. He won the following general election, but lost to Democrat James J. Crisona
James J. Crisona
James J. Crisona was a lawyer, Democratic politician and judge from Queens, New York City.Crisona received a law degree from New York University in 1931 and subsequently joined Manhattan firm Crisona Brothers, where he was senior partner from 1945 to 1957.While still practicing law, Crisona won...
in 1957.
In January 1958, Lundy was endorsed by the Queens Republican Committee for the gubernatorial nomination. In August of that year, he was again endorsed by the county committee, this time to secure either the Lieutenant Governor or State Controller nomination. He was eventually the nominee for State Controller in the 1958 election, but lost by fewer than 15,000 votes to Democrat Arthur Levitt
Arthur Levitt, Sr.
Arthur Levitt was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:He served in the U.S...
.
Afterwards, Lundy spent much of his public career in energy and utility regulation. He was a member of the New York State Atomic Energy Commission and a president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
The is the national association representing the State Public Service Commissioners who regulate essential utility services, including energy, telecommunications, and water. NARUC members are responsible for assuring reliable utility service at fair, just, and reasonable rates...
. In 1960 he was appointed by Governor Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was the 41st Vice President of the United States , serving under President Gerald Ford, and the 49th Governor of New York , as well as serving the Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower administrations in a variety of positions...
to the powerful State Public Service Commission. While there, he oversaw railroad regulations and the electricity rates of Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $36 billion in assets...
. He remained on the Commission until 1970, when he stepped down for health reasons.
Lundy lived in Douglaston
Douglaston, Queens
Douglaston, population 14,168 , is a community in the New York City borough of Queens. Douglaston comprises six distinct neighborhoods: Doug Bay, Douglas Manor, and Douglaston Hill, all located north of Northern Boulevard on the peninsula abutting Little Neck Bay; Douglaston Park, located between...
before relocating to Denver, Colorado for medical treatment. He died there eight months later in 1973 at the age of 67.