Terry Young (American politician)
Appearance
Terry Young | |
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33rd Mayor of Tulsa | |
In office 1984–1986 | |
Preceded by | Jim Inhofe |
Succeeded by | Dick Crawford |
Personal details | |
Born | citation needed] Tulsa, Oklahoma | July 7, 1948 [
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carol Young |
Terry Young was mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1984–1986.[1]
Early Life
Young graduated Edison High School in 1966, he got his associate degree from Tulsa Community College
Career
Young was appointed as county commissioner of Tulsa Counties second district in 1976 he was elected to a full term that year.[2][3] In 1978 and 1982 he was reelected[3]
In 1984 Young was elected Mayor of Tulsa by a 924 vote margin against incumbent mayor Jim Inhofe[3]
References
- ^ "Gallery of Mayors". City of Tulsa.
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 219, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 3, 1976 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History
- ^ a b c Trammell, Robby (1984). "Democrats Hope Tulsa Victory Portends Change in Republican Stronghold". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2022-06-05.