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Jerome Cavanagh, a Democrat, who was the 68th mayor of Detroit, served from January 2, 1962 - January 5, 1970. He was look upon as an easy opponent for incumbent Louis Miriani but received backing from the city's African-American community, causing a large upset.
He was a popular mayor, most notably known for waling arm-in-arm with Martin Luther King Jr. down Woodward Avenue. He was overwhelmingly re-elected in 1965 and in 1966 elected to president of the Untied States Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities.
His popularity started to dwindle during the 1967 riots and later delcined running for a third term. He later ran for the office of Governor but did not make it past the primary.
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Who was the last republican mayor of Detroit?
The last Republican Mayor of Detroit, MI was Louis C. Miriani. He was served from September 12, 1957 to January 2, 1962. He was Detroit's 63rd mayor. Might be time for a change.
Is Dave bing Republican or democrat?
No, Dave Bing is not a Repulican, but a Democrat. The last Republican mayor of Detroit was Louis Miriani, whose term ended on January 2, 1962.
When was Louis Miriani born?
Louis Miriani was born on 1897-01-01.
When did Louis Miriani die?
Louis Miriani died on 1987-10-18.
When did Henry Jackson Hunt - Mayor of Detroit - die?
Henry Jackson Hunt - Mayor of Detroit - died in 1826.
Who is the representative for Detroit?
Mayor Dave Bing is a representative for the city of Detroit.
Who was the mayor of Detroit in 1971?
Roman Stanley Gribbs was the mayor of Detroit in 1971. He later served as a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.
What is the salary of the chief of staff to the mayor in Detroit?
Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
Why did the Detroit mayor step down?
because of a scandal
What is the salary of kwame kilpatrick mayor of Detroit MI?
176K
Where do Dave Bing stay at?
He's the mayor of Detroit, MI
What is the annual salary for Mayor of Detroit Michigan?
176K as of 2005
