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Charlie Robertson (mayor)
Charles H. Robertson (April 12, 1934 – August 24, 2017) was an American Democratic politician who served as mayor of York, Pennsylvania from 1994 to January 2002. In May 2001, Robertson was charged for a murder during the York race riots in July 1969, but was acquitted in October 2002. Biography Early life and education Born and raised in York, Robertson was the youngest of six boys to his parents Milford (Hap, a school janitor) and Margretta. When Robertson was 15, his father was robbed and beaten by three black men while walking home from work, to which he attributes his early views regarding race. He graduated in 1952 from William Penn Senior High School in York and spent two years as a medic in the United States Army. Robertson began a 29-year career with the York Police Department in 1962. He regularly mentored children, and parents trusted him, which greatly helped his later involvement in politics. Political career Robertson was elected to the school board i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Althaus
William J. Althaus is a former American politician who served as Republican mayor of York, Pennsylvania for 12 years between 1982 and 1994. During this time he was also selected to be the 49th President of the United States Conference of Mayors for its 1992 to 1993 session. Political Career Mayor of York As mayor, Althaus sought to turn York into a hub for Soviet and Russian immigrants following the fall of the iron curtain. During his tenure as mayor Althaus celebrated the 125th anniversary of the occupation of York by the Confederate States of America joking to the Confederate reenactor it wouldn't be as easy this time around due to the York police department which hadn't existed at the time of the occupation. He co-moderated the 86th annual convention of the Pennsylvania League of Cities in 1985. Althaus was also an advocate for smokers rights, seeking to ensure national federal protection for the freedom of individuals to smoke in public. During his time as mayor he a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |