Myrtle Cole
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Myrtle Cole is an American politician in San Diego, California. She was a member of the San Diego City Council representing City Council District 4 from 2013 until 2018. Cole served as president of the City Council from 2017 until 2018. In 2018 Cole lost a bid for reelection, becoming one of the first incumbent council members to lose a reelection campaign since 1992. She was the first African American woman elected to the city council. She is a Democrat, although city council positions are officially nonpartisan per California state law.
Quick Facts Member of theSan Diego City Council for the Fourth District, Mayor ...
Myrtle Cole | |
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Member of the San Diego City Council for the Fourth District | |
In office June 3, 2013 ā December 10, 2018 | |
Mayor | Bob Filner Kevin Faulconer |
Preceded by | Tony Young |
Succeeded by | Monica Montgomery |
President of the San Diego City Council | |
In office December 12, 2016 ā December 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Sherri Lightner |
Succeeded by | Georgette Gomez |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Arizona National University |
Website | City Council District 4 website |
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