Wayne Brown (American politician)
Wayne Brown | |
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Mayor of Mesa, Arizona | |
In office 1996–2000 | |
Preceded by | Willie Wong |
Succeeded by | Keno Hawker |
Personal details | |
Born | Mesa, Arizona | November 16, 1936
Died | May 14, 2013 Arizona | (aged 76)
Spouse | Kathye Brown |
Children | Elizabeth Kent Marty |
Residence | Mesa, Arizona |
Profession | Politician, Accountant |
Wayne Brown (November 16, 1936 – May 14, 2013) was an American
Biography
Early life
Brown was born on November 16, 1936, in Mesa, Arizona.[1] He had a twin brother.[1] Brown graduated from Mesa High School and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Arizona State University.[1]
Career
Brown served on the Mesa City Council from 1968 to 1976.
Wayne founded Wayne Brown & Co., a Mesa-based
Mayor of Mesa
Brown served as Mayor of Mesa for two consecutive, two-year terms from 1996 to 2000. He was a supporter of historic preservation and the conservation of the Sonoran Desert from urban sprawl.[2] He also persuaded former Mayor Wayne Pomeroy to return to city council to fill the vacancy of a departing councilman.[1]
During his tenure as mayor, Brown championed the movement to construct the
Brown described his time as mayor as more stressful than he had anticipated.[2] He suffered from a health scare while in office. In an interview after leaving city government, Brown states that "I burned myself out quicker than I thought...If I had to do it again, I would have slowed down."[2]
Wayne Brown died following a long series of strokes on May 14, 2013, at the age of 76.[1] He was survived by his wife, Kathye; his mother, Elva; three children – Elizabeth, Kent and Marty; thirteen grandchildren; his twin brother and his younger brother.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Mesa Mayor Wayne Brown remembered for moving city 'forward'". East Valley Tribune. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Former Mesa Mayor Wayne Brown dies at age 76". The Arizona Republic. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ^ Nelson, Gary (2013-05-16). "Wayne Brown left deep imprint on Mesa – Former mayor dead at 76; arts center a major legacy". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2013-05-27.