LEGISLATIVE · DC · 1975-1979
James E. Coates
Ward 8 Councilmember · Democrat · District of Columbia
Background
Between 1975 and 1979, James E. Coates held the Ward 8 Councilmember seat in District of Columbia, a 4-year tenure. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Wilhelmina Rolark. Same-year political environment (1975): Governor Walter Washington.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Kelvin Brown (2025-present)
- Trayon White Sr. (2017-2025)
- LaRuby May (2015-2017)
- Marion Barry (2005-2014)
- Eydie Whittington (1997-1997)
- Sandy Allen (1997-2005)
- Marion Barry (1993-1995)
- Wilhelmina Rolark (1979-1993)