Lee Leffingwell
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Shelly "Lee" Leffingwell (born October 13, 1939) is an American environmentalist and politician who served as the mayor of Austin, Texas, from June 22, 2009[1] to January 6, 2015.
Quick Facts 57th Mayor of Austin, Preceded by ...
Lee Leffingwell | |
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57th Mayor of Austin | |
In office June 22, 2009 ā January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Will Wynn |
Succeeded by | Steve Adler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-10-13) October 13, 1939 (age 84) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Julie Byers |
Residence(s) | Austin, Texas |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
Profession | Pilot |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1961-1966 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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He was first elected to the Austin City Council in 2005, and won re-election in 2008. He was elected mayor in 2009, and re-elected to a second three-year term on May 12, 2012, with over 52% of the vote.[2]