Mary K. Shell
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mary Katherine Shell (née Jaynes; February 9, 1927 — May 19, 2018)[1] was an American Republican politician who served as the 23rd Mayor of Bakersfield for a single term between 1981 and 1985. She also served as a member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors.[2]
Quick Facts 23rd Mayor of Bakersfield, Preceded by ...
Mary K. Shell | |
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23rd Mayor of Bakersfield | |
In office January 6, 1981 – January 1, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Frank Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Robert Otis Price |
Member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors from District 5 | |
In office 1985–1996 | |
Succeeded by | Pete Parra |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Katherine Jaynes (1927-02-09)February 9, 1927 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
Died | May 19, 2018(2018-05-19) (aged 91) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Don Stickler Richard Hosking (div. 1969) Joseph C. Shell (m. 1970) |
Children | 3 |
Education | East Bakersfield High School |
Alma mater | Bakersfield College (dropped out) |
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