Reverend T. Wendell Foster (February 14, 1924 - September 3, 2019) was an American politician who served on the New York City Council from 1978 to 2001.[1] He was the first Black elected city official in the Bronx.[2][3] The Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center, formerly Mullaly Park, is named after him.[4]
Reverend T. Wendell Foster | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon S. Leffler |
| Succeeded by | Helen Foster |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Salman |
| Succeeded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1924 |
| Died | September 3, 2019 (aged 95) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ "Councilman Protected After Threats on Phone". The New York Times. 1986-04-11. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ Katherine Bindley (2009-02-13). "The Rev. Wendell Foster on the Bronx, Liberation and Old Friends". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ "Wendell Foster, first black elected official in the Bronx, remembered as 'icon'". politico. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center". NYC Parks. Retrieved 7 April 2023.