Willie Hardy

Willie J. Hardy (July 18, 1922 – August 18, 2007)[1][2][3] was a Democratic politician and activist in Washington, D.C. She was elected as one of the original members of the Council of the District of Columbia in 1974 when D.C. gained home rule. She represented Ward 7 on the council from 1975 to 1981.[4]

References

  1. ^ Montgomery, Sonsyrea Tate (2007-08-23). "Willie Hardy: A Tough Lady Is Laid to Rest". The Washington Informer. http://www.washingtoninformer.com/capturethemomentwilliehardy2007Aug23.html. Retrieved 2008-07-29. 
  2. ^ Lamb, Yvonne Shinhoster (2007-08-23). "Willie J. Hardy; Activist, 2-Term D.C. Council Member". The Washington Post. p. B07. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/22/AR2007082202744.html. Retrieved 2008-07-29. 
  3. ^ Neibauer, Michael (2007-08-28). "Mourners honor political pioneer, friend of needy". The Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/a-903193~Mourners_honor_political_pioneer__friend_of_needy.html. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  4. ^ District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "Historical Elected Officials: Ward 7 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia". Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. http://web.archive.org/web/20080723225257/http://www.dcboee.org/information/eo_index/history/ward+7.shtm. Retrieved 2008-07-29. 
Council of the District of Columbia
First Ward 7 Member, Council of the District of Columbia
1975–1981		 Succeeded by
H.R. Crawford