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John Brooks (mayor)

John Brooks (mayor)

American politician

For other people named John Brooks, see John Brooks (disambiguation).

John Brooks (June 13, 1785 – February 19, 1869) was the ninth mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was the first mayor elected by popular vote in the City of Columbus on April 14, 1834. He was elected to a two-year term, but only served for one year. He resigned from office on April 21, 1835. John Bailhache was appointed by city council to complete the unexpired term of Brooks's tenure.[1]

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References

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    Egger & (1975), pp. 16.

Bibliography

  • Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus: Columbus Citizen-Journal.

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