Chester L. Jenkins

Chester L. Jenkins
Chester L. Jenkins
Mayor of Durham, North Carolina
	In office; 1989–1991
Preceded by	Wilbur P. "Wib" Gulley
Succeeded by	Harry E. Rodenhizer Jr.
Personal details
Born	July 14, 1938
Died	July 14, 2009 (aged 71); Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Ft. Lauderdale (BBA); North Carolina Central University (MBA)

Chester Luther Jenkins (July 14, 1938 – July 14, 2009) was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989 to 1991, after having previously served on the Durham City Council for eight years.^[1] In 1994, following the defeat of his 1991 re-election bid,^[2] Jenkins became the city's Director of Human Relations, holding that post until late 2000.^[1]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b Gronberg, Ray (2009-07-16). "Jenkins, former mayor, dies at 71". Durham Herald-Sun. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
^ "1991 Municipal General Election Results" (PDF). Durham County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2009-07-16.

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[Jenkins_H-S-1] Gronberg, Ray (2009-07-16). "Jenkins, former mayor, dies at 71". Durham Herald-Sun. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-07-16.

[2] "1991 Municipal General Election Results" (PDF). Durham County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2009-07-16.

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