Norm Rice
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Norman Blann Rice (born May 4, 1943) is an American politician who served as the 49th mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving two terms from 1990 to 1997. Rice was Seattle's first elected African-American mayor.
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Norm Rice | |
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49th Mayor of Seattle | |
In office January 1, 1990 – January 1, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Charles Royer |
Succeeded by | Paul Schell |
53rd President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
Preceded by | Victor Ashe |
Succeeded by | Richard Daley |
President of the Seattle City Council | |
In office January 3, 1984 – January 3, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Jeanette Williams |
Succeeded by | Sam Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Norman Blann Rice (1943-05-04) May 4, 1943 (age 81) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Constance Williams |
Education | University of Washington, Seattle (BA, MPA) |
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