Mike Wiggins
American politician and businessman (born 1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael C. Wiggins (born September 1945) is an American businessman and politician who served as the 61st mayor of Pensacola from 2009 to 2011.
Quick Facts 61st Mayor of Pensacola, Preceded by ...
Mike Wiggins | |
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61st Mayor of Pensacola | |
In office January 12, 2009 – January 11, 2011 | |
Preceded by | John R. Fogg |
Succeeded by | Ashton Hayward |
Member of the Pensacola City Council from At-large district 9 | |
In office 2001–2009 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Succeeded by | Megan Pratt |
Member of the Pensacola City Council from At-large district C | |
In office 1994–2001 | |
Preceded by | Tom Banjanin |
Succeeded by | Redistricted |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1945 (1945-09) (age 78) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Pensacola Junior College Florida State University |
Website | Campaign website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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Wiggins served in the United States Navy, becoming a Lieutenant, before serving on the Pensacola City Council from 1994 to 2009. As mayor, Wiggins oversaw the creation of the Community Maritime Park, a new council–manager charter, and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.