Jennie Cave | |
Birth Date: | 25 November 1902[1] |
Birth Place: | Norwalk, Connecticut |
Death Place: | Norwalk, Connecticut |
Residence: | 9 Camp Street, Norwalk, Connecticut |
Office: | Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut |
Order: | 33rd |
Term Start: | 1975 |
Term End: | 1977[2] |
Predecessor: | Donald J. Irwin |
Successor: | William A. Collins |
Party: | Democratic Connecticut Independent |
Spouse: | Captain Lloyd G. Cave[3] |
Jennie Ferris Bodwell Cave (November 25, 1902 – June 3, 2001) was the first woman to be elected mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut in the city's history. She ran several times, and served one term.[4]
The Common Council Chambers in City Hall is named for her.[5]