Lambert C. Mims
Lambert C. Mims | |
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Public Works Commissioner of Mobile | |
In office 1965–1985 | |
Preceded by | unknown |
Succeeded by | office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born |
Uriah, Alabama | April 20, 1930
Died |
November 25, 2008 78) Mobile, Alabama | (aged
Spouse(s) | Reecie Mims |
Religion | Baptist |
Lambert C. Mims (April 20, 1930 – November 25, 2008) was a Mobile, Alabama-area community leader and politician who served the city as Public Works Commissioner for 20 years, while having many terms as mayor during his commission service. All of his terms as mayor of Mobile was when the title was co-extensive with the presidency of the City Commission. Mims was the last mayor of the city who was mayor by virtue of holding the presidency of the City Commission. Mims Park in Mobile was named after him.
References
- Guide to the Lambert C. Mims Papers
- McLendon, Robert (November 26, 2008), "Former Mayor Lambert Mims dead at 78", Mobile Press-Register, retrieved 2009-06-05
Preceded by Charles S. Trimmier |
Public Works Commissioner of Mobile 1965–1985 |
Succeeded by office abolished |
Preceded by Joseph N. Langan |
93rd Mayor of Mobile 1968–1969 |
Succeeded by Joseph A. Bailey |
Preceded by Robert B. Doyle |
96th Mayor of Mobile 1972–1973 |
Succeeded by Gary A. Greenough |
Preceded by Robert B. Doyle |
99th Mayor of Mobile 1976–1979 |
Succeeded by Gary A. Greenough |
Preceded by Robert B. Doyle |
104th Mayor of Mobile 1984–1985 |
Succeeded by Arthur R. Outlaw |
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