Lee Cooke
Lee Cooke | |
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| 52nd Mayor of Austin, Texas | |
| In office June 15, 1988 – June 15, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | |
| Member of the Austin City Council | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlton Lee Cooke July 12, 1944 Marion, Alabama, U.S.[citation needed] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Rank | Intelligence officer |
| War | Vietnam War |
Carlton Lee Cooke (born July 12, 1944)[citation needed] is an American politician and businessman. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1988 to 1991, being described by The Austin Chronicle as a "business-booster".[1][2]
Education and career[]
Cooke received a BA from Louisiana Tech University in 1966.[3]
Cooke served as an Air Force intelligence officer during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star Medal.[3] He is a former employee of the Texas Instruments.[citation needed] Cooke served on Austin City Council for two terms from 1977 until 1981.[2] Describing himself as a "conservative businessman",[4] Cooke was involved in the approval of 44 miles of new freeways during his tenure as mayor.[3]
He was President/CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1987.[5]
References[]
- ^ "History of Mayors". City of Austin. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ a b D., A. (January 12, 1996). "Off the Desk". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ a b c "ACG In Austin: Panel of Austin's Former Mayors on 5/11/16". Association for Corporate Growth. May 11, 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Smith, Amy (January 31, 2003). "Max For Mayor, For Real". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Texas Monthly". May 1988.
- 1944 births
- Living people
- People from Marion, Alabama
- Mayors of Austin, Texas
- Louisiana Tech University alumni