Albert Hofstede
American mayor (1940–2016)
Albert "Al" J. Hofstede (September 25, 1940 – September 3, 2016) was an American politician. He was, in two non-consecutive terms, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, both times representing the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Albert Hofstede | |
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 Al Hofstede in 2008 | |
| 41st & 43rd Mayor of Minneapolis | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Erdall |
| Succeeded by | Charles Stenvig |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Stenvig |
| Succeeded by | Donald M. Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1940 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2016 (aged 75) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Hofstede[1] |
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| Residence | Blaine, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of St. Thomas |
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His first term, as the 41st mayor, began on January 1, 1974, and ended on December 31, 1975,[2] after he lost for reelection by independent Charles Stenvig. In 1977 Hofstede beat Stenvig to win another term (the 43rd), which ended on December 31, 1979.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Honoring two moms: Wearing adopted, birth mother's gowns". Daily Press. 2007-06-04. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mayors of Minneapolis". Tholt. 2003-10-16. Archived from the original on 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
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