John A. Buckley

John A. Buckley (October 21, 1933 – February 19, 2009) was a two-term mayor of Melbourne, Florida from 1996 to 2004. He previously served on the Melbourne City Council from 1986 to 1996 from District 1, including as Vice Mayor in 1987, 1989, and 1994.

Buckley was born on October 21, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan.

He earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Detroit, and a Professional Designation in Contract Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.

He worked for the Chrysler Corporation from 1956 to 1963.

He moved to Melbourne in 1961.

He worked for NASA from 1964 until his retirement in 1994.

He served on the Melbourne City Council from 1986 to 1996.

In 1996, Buckley defeated Ed Palmer for mayor.

In 2000, Buckley defeated Daniel E. "Danny" Campana for mayor.

• Member (1961), Ascension Catholic Church
• Member, Holy Name Society
• Member, Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth Degree
• Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians
• Member, Melbourne Elks #1744

• The John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment Plant at Lake Washington is named for him.