Marion Barry

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Mayor (DC has no governor)

Background

Marion Shepilov Barry Jr. (1936–2014) was DC Mayor across four terms: 1979-1991 + 1995-1999. Civil rights organizer (SNCC chair 1960-61). Arrested January 18, 1990 in an FBI sting at the Vista International Hotel — caught on videotape smoking crack cocaine with ex-girlfriend Hazel "Rasheeda" Moore. Served 6 months federal prison; returned to elected office 1992 (Ward 8 Council) + won the Mayor's office back 1994. "The Mayor for Life." Died Nov 23, 2014 in office on Ward 8 DC Council.

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Primary sources

• NYT 1990-01-19 arrest story
• NYT obituary 2014-11-23

Others who held this office in District of Columbia

• Muriel Bowser (2015-present)
• Vincent Gray (2011-2015)
• Adrian Fenty (2007-2011)
• Anthony Williams (1999-2007)

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