Earl E. Schaffer
Mayor Earl E. Schaffer | |
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| 4th Mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1950–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Pfeifle |
| Succeeded by | H. Gordon Payrow, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1903 |
| Died | 1982 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Carolyn Wolf |
Earl E. Schaffer was an American politician who served as Democratic mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for 12 years between 1950 and 1962. During his time as mayor he greatly expanded the city's recreational centers and renovated the municipal government building. He also proposed legislation that would eventually culminate in Bethlehem implementing a strong mayor system of government.