Irvine Byrd "Irv" Hill was a Virginia politician and broadcasting executive who served as the Mayor of the city of Norfolk from 1974 to 1976.[1][2]
Irvine B. Hill | |
|---|---|
| 162nd Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office September 3, 1974 – July 6, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Martin |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1927 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | May 27, 2015 (aged 87) Norfolk, Virginia |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Stewart Hill |
Early life edit
Hill was born in Norfolk to Madeline C. Hill and Herman R. Hill. He attended Maury High School, graduating from there in 1945.[3] He then went on to attend the College of William and Mary. He later studied management at Harvard University's School of Business.[2][4]
Military career edit
He served in the Virginia National Guard from 1958-1962 and in the United States Navy Reserve.[2]
Political career edit
He served as a member of the City Council (Sept. 1, 1972 until August 30, 1976) and then as Mayor in the City of Norfolk, Virginia from 1974-1976 where was nicknamed "The People's Mayor".[1] In 2014, he was renominated to serve as a member of the Lake Taylor Hospital Community Board by Mayor Paul Fraim.[5]
Business career edit
In addition to his community service roles, he served as a television and radio executive. He sold commercial placements for WTAR radio. He later served as station manager for WCMS radio. Then he worked for Cox Communications.[3]
Personal life edit
He was married to Elizabeth Stewart Hill for 51 years. He later married Marjorie Batty Dey Hill.[4]
Awards edit
He was received the Distinguished Service Medal as Norfolk's First Citizen in 2000.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "'The People's Mayor' Irvine B. Hill dies at 87 - WTKR.com". WTKR.com. 27 May 2015.
- ^ a b c "Irvine Hill Obituary - Norfolk, VA - The Virginian-Pilot". The Virginian-Pilot.
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Former Norfolk Mayor Irvine B. Hill dies at 87". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
- ^ Erin Mack. "Anita O. Poston And Irvine B. Hill Reappointed To Oversight Board For Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital - Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital - Rehabilitation, Respiratory, and Pediatric Services". laketaylor.org.
- ^ "City of Norfolk, Virginia - Official Website". Norfolk, VA. Archived from the original on 2015-05-30.