Eugene Sawyer
Former Mayor of Chicago
Eugene Sawyer Jr. was an American businessman, educator, and politician. Sawyer was selected by the Chicago City Council as the 53rd Mayor of Chicago, Illinois after the sudden death of then–mayor Harold Washington. Sawyer served for the remainder... Wikipedia
Born: September 3, 1934, Greensboro, AL
Died: January 19, 2008 (age 73 years), Chicago, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Mayor of Chicago (1987–1989) and Member of the Chicago City Council (1971–1987)
Education: Alabama State University
Nationality: American
Resting place: Oak Woods Cemetery