FINANCIAL · NY · 1955-1979
Arthur Levitt Sr.
State Comptroller · Democrat · New York
NOTABLE
On the record
24-year tenure; longest-serving statewide elected official in NY history
Background
Between 1955 and 1979, Arthur Levitt Sr. held the State Comptroller seat in New York, a 24-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after J. Raymond McGovern; succeeded by Edward V. Regan. Note: 24-year tenure; longest-serving statewide elected official in NY history. Same-year political environment (1955): Governor W. Averell Harriman.
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Others who held this office in New York
- H. Carl McCall (1993-2003)
- Edward V. Regan (1979-1993)
- J. Raymond McGovern (1951-1955)
- Frank C. Moore (1944-1951)