Chester L. Jenkins

Chester L. Jenkins
Chester L. Jenkins
In office
1989–1991
Preceded by Wilbur P. "Wib" Gulley
Succeeded by Harry E. Rodenhizer, Jr
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Democratic

Chester Luther Jenkins (c.1938–July 14, 2009) was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989–1991, after serving eight years on the Durham City Council.[1] In 1994, following the defeat of his 1991 re-election bid,[2] Jenkins became the city's Director of Human Relations, holding that post until late 2000.[1]

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