LOCAL · MO · 1979-1991
Richard L. Berkley
Mayor of Kansas City · Republican · Missouri
Background
Richard L. Berkley served as Mayor of Kansas City of Kansas City of Missouri from 1979–1991 (12 years). Took office after Charles Wheeler; succeeded by Emanuel Cleaver. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Joseph P. Teasdale.
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Others who held this office in Missouri
- Emanuel Cleaver (1991-1999)
- Charles Wheeler (1971-1979)
- Ilus Davis (1963-1971)
- H. Roe Bartle (1955-1963)
- William E. Kemp (1946-1950)