George Pabey
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George Pabey is the current mayor of East Chicago, Indiana and was elected into office in 2004.
One of seven children born to Puetro Rican immigrants, he became the city's first Hispanic mayor. His service to the city began in the capacity of police officer in 1972, and he was promoted to Chief of Police in 1990. He entered politics in 1999, winning a seat on the city's Common Council.
His tenure as major began in 2005, defeating longtime mayor Robert Pastrick in the election. There were allegations of fraud against Pastrick when the absentee ballots appeared skewed in his favor. [1] [2] Although Pastrick was never indicted, other city officials were sent to jail in the ensuing federal investigation. [3]
Pabey is married with two children.
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- ^ The New Republic
- ^ New York Times
- ^ The Indiana Attorney General filed a civil suit against Pastrick. Chicago Public Radio
