James Chambers

James Chambers (December 8, 1864 – June 19, 1934) was an Irish-born American politician who was mayor of Everett, Massachusetts from 1912 to 1917.

Early life and business career Chambers was born on December 8, 1864, in Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.

Politics

Chambers moved to Everett, Massachusetts in 1894.

In 1911, Chambers was elected mayor over Board of Aldermen chairman Thomas J. Huey by 631 votes. He ran unopposed in 1912 and in 1913, beat James M. Tuohy by 619 votes despite not campaigning for reelection. In 1914, he won a four-way contest, receiving 922 more votes than his nearest opponent, Tuohy. In 1915, he was challenged by John J. Mullen, whom he had accused of "trying the spend the city's money like a drunken sailor" after he proposed several orders that would've increased public expenditure. Chambers won by 700 votes. He did not run for reelection in 1916.

Later life and death Chambers spent his later years working as a coal dealer. He died on June 19, 1934, at Whidden Memorial Hospital from heart disease.