James_C._Hayes

James C. Hayes

James C. Hayes

American politician (1946–2022)

James C. Hayes (May 25, 1946 – June 9, 2022) was an American politician and convicted felon who served as the mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska, the first African-American mayor in the state of Alaska.

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Biography

Hayes was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Juanita (née Metoyer)[1][2] and Caustella Hayes.[3] In 1955, his family moved to Fairbanks[1] and in 1965, he graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks.[2] In 1970, he earned a B.A. in education with minors in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Alaska.[2]

In 2008, Hayes was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for illegal diversion of funds and money laundering.[4]

Personal life

In 1974, he married Chris Parham; they had two children, LaNene Hayes-Scott and James Hayes Jr.[1] He was a member of the Church of God in Christ.[1]

Hayes died on June 9, 2022, at the age of 76.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Johnson, Anne Janette. "Hayes, James C. 1946—". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "2003-2007 James Hayes". University of Alaska. October 8, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "James C. "Jim" Hayes 1946-2022". Daily News-Miner. June 14, 2022.
  4. [4]
    https://www.justice.gov/archive/tax/usaopress/2008/txdv08_Hayes_Jim_and_Chris_080502.pdf


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