- Chester L. Jenkins
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Chester L. Jenkins In office
1989–1991Preceded 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]
References
- ^ a b Gronberg, Ray (2009-07-16). "Jenkins, former mayor, dies at 71". Durham Herald-Sun. http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/durham/4-1182985.cfm. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- ^ "1991 Municipal General Election Results" (PDF). Durham County Board of Elections. http://www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/elec/Election_Results_Archive/1991_Elections/1991_Municipal_General_Election.pdf. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
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