Frank Cloud Cooksey (born June 3, 1933) is an American public servant. He served as student body president of the University of Texas in the 1950s. He worked as an attorney in the Civil Rights division of the U.S. District Attorney, the Texas Attorney General's office (under John Hill) and in private practice. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1985 to 1988.[1] He is also an environmental activist, and is known for his progressive stance during his term as mayor.[2][3][4]
Frank C. Cooksey | |
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| 51st Mayor of Austin, Texas | |
| In office 1985–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Mullen |
| Succeeded by | Lee Cooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1933 |
| Spouse | Lynn Cooksey |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Profession | attorney |
References
edit- ^ "History of Mayors". Official Website of the City of Austin. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Clark-Madison, Mike (December 11, 1998). "Land Rush: The Early Days". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ King, Wayne (May 13, 1985). "Austin Election Signals Discontent With Growth". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ "SherylForAustin.com". sherylforaustin.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2016.