Charles H. Barbour
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Charles H. Barbour | |
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Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia | |
In office July 1, 1974 – July 1, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Francis H. Fife |
Succeeded by | Nancy K. O'Brien |
Member of the Charlottesville City Council | |
In office 1970–1978 | |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician |
Charles H. Barbour is a politician from Charlottesville, Virginia. He served as the first Black mayor of Charlottesville from 1974 to 1976.[1] Barbour was also the first African-American to be elected to the Charlottesville City Council (1970–1978),[2][1] and was the first Black member of the Charlottesville Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). He relinquished his membership at the age of 35.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "How does government currently work in Charlottesville? • Charlottesville Tomorrow". Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "Struck out by Father Time". Charlottesville Albemarle Tribune. April 13, 1971. p. 1.