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John H. Land
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John Horting Land (November 5, 1920 – November 22, 2014) was Mayor of Apopka, Florida for a total of 61 years, from 1950 to 1968 and again from 1971 to 2014. He was the longest-serving mayor in the history of Florida and one of the longest-serving mayors in the United States. After having served continuously since 1971, Land was defeated in a bid for re-election by Joe Kilsheimer on April 8, 2014.
Quick Facts Mayor of Apopka, Florida, Preceded by ...
John Land | |
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![]() Land announcing his 2013 campaign for mayor | |
Mayor of Apopka, Florida | |
In office January 1, 1971 – April 22, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Leonard Hurst |
Succeeded by | Joe Kilsheimer |
In office January 1, 1950 – January 1, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Dr. C. H. Damsel |
Succeeded by | Leonard Hurst |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-11-05)November 5, 1920 Plant City, Florida, U.S. |
Died | November 22, 2014(2014-11-22) (aged 94) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Betty Hall Land |
Profession | politician |
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