Frank C. Cooksey Explained

Office:51st Mayor of Austin, Texas
Term Start:1985
Term End:1988
Predecessor:Ron Mullen
Successor:Lee Cooke
Birth Date:3 June 1933
Profession:attorney
Residence:Austin, Texas
Spouse:Lynn Cooksey

Frank Cloud Cooksey (born June 3, 1933) is an American public servant. He served as student body president of the University of Texas in the 1950s. He worked as an attorney in the Civil Rights division of the U.S. District Attorney, the Texas Attorney General's office (under John Hill) and in private practice. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1985 to 1988.[1] He is also an environmental activist, and is known for his progressive stance during his term as mayor.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Mayors . Official Website of the City of Austin . April 12, 2016.
  2. Web site: Land Rush: The Early Days . Mike . Clark-Madison . December 11, 1998 . Austin Chronicle . April 12, 2016.
  3. Web site: Austin Election Signals Discontent With Growth . Wayne . King . May 13, 1985 . . April 12, 2016.
  4. Web site: SherylForAustin.com. sherylforaustin.com. April 12, 2016. dead. https://archive.today/20141211204555/http://www.sherylforaustin.com/luci_baines_johnson_and_former_mayor_frank_cooksey_endorse_sheryl_cole_for_mayo. December 11, 2014.