LOCAL · TX · 1953-1961
R. L. Thornton
Mayor of Dallas · Democrat · Texas
Background
Between 1953 and 1961, R. L. Thornton held the Mayor of Dallas of Dallas seat in Texas, a 8-year tenure. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Earle Cabell. Same-year political environment (1953): Governor Allan Shivers.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Eric Johnson (2019-present)
- Mike Rawlings (2011-2019)
- Tom Leppert (2007-2011)
- Laura Miller (2002-2007)
- Ron Kirk (1995-2002)
- Steve Bartlett (1991-1995)
- Annette Strauss (1987-1991)
- A. Starke Taylor Jr. (1983-1987)
- Jack Evans (1981-1983)
- Robert Folsom (1976-1981)
- Wes Wise (1971-1976)
- Erik Jonsson (1964-1971)
- Earle Cabell (1961-1964)