Frank M. Wooden
Frank M. Wooden | |
|---|---|
L. J. Martin | |
| Succeeded by | John Simmons |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Frank M. Wooden was an American politician who served as the 12th
impeached
and removed from office.
Biography
Frank M. Wooden, a member of the
Mayor of Tulsa in 1912 after he defeated the Republican nominee John Simmons.[1] He was later indicted by a grand jury for failing to enforce prohibition and bans on gambling.[2] In 1916 he became the first, and only, mayor of Tulsa to be impeached and removed from office. He later served as a county commissioner and as the state school land commission appraiser.[3]
References
- ^ "April 16, 1912". Tulsa World. 16 April 1997. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Debbie; Pittman, Hilary (8 October 2015). "Throwback Tulsa: 'Two-sheriff stunt' proved costly to Tulsa County". Tulsa World. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- City of Tulsa. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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