Gus Newport
American politician (1935–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene "Gus" Newport (April 5, 1935 – June 17, 2023) was an American politician who was the mayor of Berkeley, California, from 1979 to 1986. He later worked to help the Gulfport, Mississippi, community rebuild in the wake of damage from Hurricane Katrina.[1] He was the second African American mayor of Berkeley.[2]
Quick Facts Mayor of Berkeley, California, Preceded by ...
Gus Newport | |
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Mayor of Berkeley, California | |
In office 1979–1986 | |
Preceded by | Warren Widener |
Succeeded by | Loni Hancock |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-04-05)April 5, 1935 |
Died | June 17, 2023(2023-06-17) (aged 88) |
Political party | Berkeley Citizens Action |
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