Jim Luken

James T. Luken (December 31, 1921 – July 12, 1979) was an American politician and labor union leader of the Democratic party, who served as mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the 1970s.

Jim Luken
55th Mayor of Cincinnati
In office
December 1, 1976  1977
Preceded byBobbie L. Sterne
Succeeded byJerry Springer
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 1973  December 1, 1975
Preceded byDale Schmidt
Succeeded byTerry Tranter
Personal details
Born(1921-12-31)December 31, 1921
DiedJuly 12, 1979(1979-07-12) (aged 57)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Resting placeNew St. Joseph Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseIda Smith
RelationsTom Luken (brother)
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