Lambert C. Mims

Lambert C. Mims
Public Works Commissioner of Mobile
In office
1965–1985
Preceded by unknown
Succeeded by office abolished
Personal details
Born (1930-04-20)April 20, 1930
Uriah, Alabama
Died November 25, 2008(2008-11-25) (aged 78)
Mobile, Alabama
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

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


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.