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Frank C. Cooksey

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Frank C. Cooksey
51st Mayor of Austin, Texas
In office
1985–1988
Preceded byRon Mullen
Succeeded byLee Cooke
Personal details
Born (1933-06-03) June 3, 1933 (age 91)
SpouseLynn Cooksey
ResidenceAustin, Texas
Professionattorney

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]

References

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  1. ^ "History of Mayors". Official Website of the City of Austin. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Clark-Madison, Mike (December 11, 1998). "Land Rush: The Early Days". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. ^ King, Wayne (May 13, 1985). "Austin Election Signals Discontent With Growth". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ^ "SherylForAustin.com". sherylforaustin.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2016.