LOCAL · OK · 1971-1983
Patience Latting
Mayor of Oklahoma City · Republican · Oklahoma
On the record
First woman to lead a U.S. city of 350K+; 12-year tenure
Background
Patience Latting occupied the Mayor of Oklahoma City of Oklahoma City office in Oklahoma for 12 years (1971–1983). Took office after James H. Norick; succeeded by Andy Coats. Note: First woman to lead a U.S. city of 350K+; 12-year tenure. Same-year political environment (1971): Governor David Hall.
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Others who held this office in Oklahoma
- David Holt (2018-present)
- Mick Cornett (2004-2018)
- Ron Norick (1987-1998)
- Andy Coats (1983-1987)
- James H. Norick (1967-1971)
- George Shirk (1964-1967)
- James H. Norick (1959-1963)
- Allen Street (1947-1959)