Jim Luken

Jim Luken
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 24th district
In office January 3, 1973-December 31, 1976
Preceded by	Thomas Pottenger
Succeeded by	Terry Tranter
Personal details
Political party	Democratic

James T. Luken (December 31, 1921 – 1979) was an American politician and labor union leader of the Democratic party, who served as mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1970s.

Luken was a local leader of the Milk Driver's Union, a subsidiary of the Teamsters. Luken was one of the few Teamsters who stood up to the corrupt leadership of Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa. Luken withdrew the dairy workers from the Teamsters Union and testified against Hoffa before the United States Senate.

Luken served in the Ohio House of Representatives and on the Cincinnati city council before becoming mayor.

Luken's brother and nephew, Tom Luken and Charlie Luken, both served as U.S. representatives and mayors of Cincinnati.

References

• Luken, James T. at politicalgraveyard.com

Political offices
Preceded by Bobbie L. Sterne	Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1976-1977	Succeeded by Jerry Springer