Linda W. Cropp
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Linda Washington Cropp (born October 5, 1947[1]) is an American politician from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. She was a Democratic member of the Council of the District of Columbia, where she was the first woman to serve as the elected Council Chairman. On September 12, 2006, she lost the Democratic primary for mayor (57% to 31%) to Adrian Fenty. This loss came in spite of the fact that Cropp had been endorsed by outgoing mayor Anthony A. Williams. She was succeeded as Council Chairman by Vincent C. Gray.
Quick Facts 6th Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia, Preceded by ...
Linda W. Cropp | |
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6th Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia | |
In office July 22, 1997 ā January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | David A. Clarke |
Succeeded by | Vincent C. Gray |
Member of the Council of the District of Columbia At-large | |
In office 1991ā1997 | |
Preceded by | Betty Ann Kane |
Succeeded by | Arrington Dixon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-10-05) October 5, 1947 (age 76)[1] Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[2] |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dwight S. Cropp[3] |
Relations | Christian Alexander (grandson)[4] |
Children | Alison[5] Christopher[5] |
Alma mater | Howard University (B.A., Government)[6] Howard University (Master of Education)[7] |
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