Wilson Goode Politician

W. Wilson Goode (born August 19, 1938) is an American politician who was the first black mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served from 1984 to 1992, a period which included the controversial MOVE police action and house bombing in 1985. Goode was also a community activist, commissioner for the state Public Utility Commission, and managing director for the City of Philadelphia.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 19, 1938
Nationality
United States

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Office holder

party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

Wilson Goode on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.puc.state.pa.us