Tom Moody (politician)

Tom Moody
49th Mayor of Columbus
In office
January 1, 1972  January 1, 1984
Preceded by Jack Sensenbrenner
Succeeded by Buck Rinehart
Personal details
Born (1929-11-26)November 26, 1929
Columbus, Ohio
Died October 30, 2008(2008-10-30) (aged 78)
Columbus, Ohio
Political party Republican
Education South High School
Alma mater Capital University Law School
Franklin University
Ohio State University
Profession Judge
City Council Member
Special Agent
Counter Intelligence Corps
Mayor

Tom Moody (November 26, 1929 – October 30, 2008)[1] was the 49th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. A Republican, he served from 1972 to 1984. During his time in office, the Columbus Public School District was desegregated and the city's freeway system underwent significant expansion. The downtown skyline also grew during Moody's time in office. The city saw development of the Huntington Center, One Nationwide Plaza and the AEP Building. During his term, he was involved in a late night vehicle crash. Responding to suspicion that he was driving under the influence, Moody stated "I'm inspecting the city".[2] Tom Moody died at the age of 78, on October 30, 2008 of natural causes, at Riverside Hospital.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Former Mayor Tom Moody Dies". WBNS-TV's on-line. October 30, 2008. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. Paull, Michael (June 19, 2007). "Police Center to Open in the University District". The Lantern. Columbus, Ohio. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2013.

Further reading

Political offices
Preceded by
Jack Sensenbrenner
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1972–1984
Succeeded by
Buck Rinehart


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