| Frank Bogert | |
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| 15th Mayor of Palm Springs | |
| In office April 1982 – April 1988 |
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| Preceded by | John Doyle |
| Succeeded by | Sonny Bono |
| Member of the Palm Springs City Council | |
| In office 1958–1966 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1910 Mesa, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 2009 (aged 99) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Frank M. Bogert (January 1, 1910 – March 22, 2009) was an actor, professional rodeo announcer and politician best known as the longtime mayor of Palm Springs, California.
Bogert arrived in Palm Springs in 1927, becoming the city's first chamber of commerce manager in 1939.
In 1958, Bogert was elected to the Palm Springs City Council, becoming mayor soon after, serving for eight years. He was elected to the position for two more two-year terms in 1982.
Bogert worked closely with Gene Autry to bring the California Angels to Palm Springs for spring training. In 1987 wrote a book, Palm Springs: First Hundred Years,[1] a favorite of famous area resident Bob Hope.
A statue of Bogert on horseback is in front of the Palm Springs City Hall.[2]
"Frank Bogert". Find a Grave. May 15, 2009. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37125094. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Doyle |
Mayor of Palm Springs, California April 1982–April 1988 |
Succeeded by Sonny Bono |