Donald W. Riegle Sr. Explained

Donald W. Riegle Sr.
Order:76th / 14th City Commission
Office:Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
Term Start:1952
Term End:1954
Predecessor:Paul Lovegrove
Successor:George M. Algoe[1]
Office2:City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan
Birth Name:Donald Wayne Riegle
Birth Date:June 23, 1917
Birth Place:Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Flint, Michigan
Children:Donald W. Riegle Jr.

Donald Wayne Riegle Sr. (June 23, 1917  - March 13, 1992) was a Michigan politician.[1]

Political life

The Flint City Commission selected him as mayor in 1952 and then selected him again for another year.[2] His son Donald W. Riegle Jr. served in Congress, representing the 7th district from 1967 to 1976, and served as United States Senator from Michigan from 1976 to 1995.

References

  1. Web site: List of Flint City Mayors . 2009-02-09 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
  2. Web site: Index to Politicians: Ridg to Riggles -- Riegle, Donald W. Entry . 2009-03-26 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .

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