Lottie Shackelford
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Lottie H. Shackelford (born April 30, 1941)[2] is an American politician who in 1987 was the first woman appointed Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas.[1] In 1993, President Bill Clinton[3] appointed her to the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC),[4] making her the first African-American woman to serve in that role. She also is the longest serving Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), having held the office for 20 years.[5][6]
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Quick Facts 68th Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, Preceded by ...
Lottie Shackelford | |
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68th Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas | |
In office January 1987 – December 1988 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Prince[1] |
Succeeded by | Floyd Villines[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-04-30) April 30, 1941 (age 83) |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Philander Smith College |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Serving the longest tenure as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) |
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