About James Tayoun
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). James Tayoun was an American politician.
James Joseph ("Jimmy") Tayoun (March 27, 1930 – November 1, 2017) was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council and of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
He served non-consecutive terms representing District 1 on Philadelphia City Council. He resigned from his first term in 1984 to run for a seat in the First Congressional District of Pennsylvania, challenging incumbent Thomas Foglietta.
He resigned from his second term after pleading guilty to racketeering, mail fraud, tax evasion and obstruction of justice charges. He is the 7th council member to be indicted since 1972.
He was also editor, publisher, and photographer for the Public Record, a weekly newspaper.
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Who was James Tayoun?
American politician (1930–2017)
When was James Tayoun born?
James Tayoun was born on 27 March 1930 in Philadelphia.
When did James Tayoun die?
James Tayoun died on 1 November 2017 in Philadelphia.
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James Tayoun was a politician.
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James Tayoun was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Tayoun. https://biography.guide/james-tayoun/
MLA: "James Tayoun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-tayoun/.
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