Sharon Pratt
American politician and mayor of the District of Columbia
Sharon Pratt (born January 30, 1944), formerly Sharon Pratt Dixon and Sharon Pratt Kelly, is an American attorney and politician. She was the third Mayor of the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1995. Pratt was the first African American woman to serve as mayor of a major American city.[1]
Sharon Pratt | |
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3rd Mayor of the District of Columbia | |
In office January 2, 1991 – January 2, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Marion Barry |
Succeeded by | Marion Barry |
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office February 2, 1985 – February 10, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Paul Kirk |
Succeeded by | Robert Farmer |
Personal details | |
Born | Sharon Pratt January 30, 1944 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Arrington Dixon (1967–1982) James Kelly (1991–1999) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Howard University (BA, JD) |
Website | Official website |
References
change- ↑ DE WITT, KAREN (March 22, 1994). "Capital Mayor Now Faces Voters Uneasy With Her". The New York Times.