Ralph "Buddy" Fletcher (August 20, 1932 – July 25, 2017) was the
mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well ...
of
Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland is the most populous city in Polk County, Florida, part of the Tampa Bay Area, located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa. According to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau release, the city had a population of 112,641. Lakeland is a principal ci ...
from 1993 until 2009. At the end of his tenure he faced ethics complaints. He was succeeded in office by
Gow Fields.
Fletcher died on July 25, 2017, at age 84. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite "Weetsie" Fletcher, and their daughter and was preceded in death by three sons.
See also
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List of mayors of Lakeland, Florida
References
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1932 births
2017 deaths
People from Lakeland, Florida
Mayors of places in Florida
Deaths from cerebrovascular disease