Eunice Sato
American politician from California (1921–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eunice Noda Sato (June 8, 1921 – February 12, 2021) was an American politician. She served as mayor of Long Beach, California from 1980 to 1982. As such she was the first Asian-American female mayor of a major American city, as well as the first female mayor of Long Beach.[3][4]
Quick Facts 23rd Mayor of Long Beach, Preceded by ...
Eunice Sato | |
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23rd Mayor of Long Beach | |
In office 1980–1982 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Clark |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-06-08)June 8, 1921 Livingston, California, U.S. |
Died | February 12, 2021(2021-02-12) (aged 99)[1] Long Beach, California, U.S.[2] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Thomas Sato (m.1950–2013; his death) |
Occupation | Teacher, politician |
Known for | First female mayor of Long Beach |
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