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American politician (1924–2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reverend T. Wendell Foster (February 14, 1924 - September 3, 2019) was an American politician who served on the New York City Council from 1978 to 2001.[1] He was the first Black elected city official in the Bronx.[2][3] The Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center, formerly Mullaly Park, is named after him.[4]
Reverend T. Wendell Foster | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district | |
In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Sheldon S. Leffler |
Succeeded by | Helen Foster |
Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district | |
In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Barry Salman |
Succeeded by | C. Virginia Fields |
Personal details | |
Born | February 14, 1924 |
Died | September 3, 2019 95) New York, New York, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
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