Paul R. Screvane
Paul Rogers Screvane | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 1962 – January 1, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Abe Stark |
| Succeeded by | Frank D. O'Connor |
| 25th New York City Commissioner of Sanitation | |
| In office February 25, 1957 – March 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew W. Mulrain |
| Succeeded by | Frank J. Lucia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1914 Woodcliffe, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2001 (aged 87) Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | James Monroe High School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star |
Paul R. Screvane (August 11, 1914 – November 4, 2001) was an American politician. He served as the commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation from 1957 to 1961 and president of the New York City Council from 1962 to 1966. He also ran as a Democratic candidate in the 1965 New York City mayoral election.