Pat Russell
American politician (1923–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the third wife of philosopher Bertrand Russell, see Patricia Russell.
Pat Russell (December 31, 1923 – February 11, 2021) was an American community activist and member of the Los Angeles City Council. She was the fourth woman to serve on that city council (1969–87) and the first woman to be City Council president (1983–87).
Quick Facts Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 6th district, Preceded by ...
Pat Russell | |
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Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 6th district | |
In office 1969–1987 | |
Preceded by | L. E. Timberlake |
Succeeded by | Ruth Galanter |
President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office July 1, 1983 – June 30, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Joel Wachs |
Succeeded by | John Ferraro |
Personal details | |
Born | (1923-12-31)December 31, 1923 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Died | February 11, 2021(2021-02-11) (aged 97) California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Washington University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation | Community activist, politician |
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