George Cretekos

George N. Cretekos (born January 26, 1947) is an American politician from the state of Florida. A member of the Republican Party, Cretekos is the former mayor of Clearwater, Florida. Prior to his election as mayor, he served as a congressional aide to Bill Young for 36 years, and served on the Clearwater City Council.

Biography Cretekos is from Tarpon Springs, Florida. He graduated from Tarpon Springs High School Cretekos was elected to the City Council of Clearwater, Florida in 2007, He was re-elected in 2008, He was elected mayor of Clearwater in 2012.

Cretekos was considered a potential candidate in the 2014 special election to replace Young, representing . He declined to run, saying he is "a local kind of guy".

Personal Cretekos is Greek Orthodox, and thought about becoming a priest when he was young. After leaving Young's office, he spent a month in Indonesia as a missionary.

Cretekos and his wife, Carolyn, live in the Sand Key section of Clearwater. His grandfather was a sponge merchant.