LaMetta Wynn

LaMetta Wynn (born 1933) was the mayor of Clinton, Iowa from 1995 to 2007. She was the first African-American woman to hold the position of mayor in any Iowa municipality.[1]

Wynn has 10 children and worked for 30 years as a registered nurse. She graduated from Galena High School in Galena, Illinois. Prior to becoming mayor, Wynn served 12 years on the Clinton School Board.

On January 26, 2006, Wynn announced her candidacy for the Iowa Senate, District 13 as a Republican,[2] but lost the election to incumbent Democrat Roger Stewart.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Farrell, Anne (December 28, 2007). "Clinton street to be named for outgoing Mayor Wynn". Quad City Times. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
  2. ↑ Melvold, Sheri (May 10, 2006). "New York governor to speak in Maquoketa". Quad City Times. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
  3. ↑ Official Results Report - Statewide: Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006 (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved August 24, 2009.


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